Fisher Sand & Gravel Co., based in Dickinson, N.D., with operations throughout the western United States, was recognized by MSHA, Rocky Mountain District, with three awards for outstanding safety achievements in 2008.

The awards are for man-hours worked without any lost-time accidents, as well as for being citation free during two mandatory inspections. Three Fisher sites were recognized: the Billings, Mont., site managed by Jim Rahr; the Glendive, Mont., site, managed by Loren Boese; and one of the portable North Dakota operations, managed by Joel Meyer.

Fisher Sand & Gravel also was honored with 13 Safe Mine Achievement Awards for 2008, also awarded by MSHA, Rocky Mountain District. Five were certificate of honor awards, recognizing work-hours performed without a fatal accident or permanent disability and work-hours performed without incurring a lost work day injury. The remaining eight awards were Safe Mine Achievement Awards for efforts to reduce violations, accidents and injuries.