Safety

NTEC’s commitment to safety is reflected in more than 35 awards for safety we have won across our operations.

NTEC is a leader in the mining industry for our safety practices. We commit substantial time, training resources, and budget to ensure that each employee who comes to work is able to return safely home to their families.

Antelope Mine Celebrates One-Year with No Reportables

We are proud to celebrate more than one year with no reportable incidents or injuries at our Antelope Mine near Douglas, WY. Crews there were dedicated to our diligent safety practices throughout 2024 to achieve this milestone. Safety is NTEC’s top priority and we applaud their efforts.  Our mines have won more than 35 awards and special recognitions for our commitment to safety.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Safety Record and Awards Earned by NTEC's Mines.

  • July 2024: 1 Million Hours Worked without a MSHA reportable injury​
  • April 2024: One year without a MSHA reportable injury
  • February 2023: One year and 1 million hours worked without a MSHA reportable injury
  • 2022: Wyoming’s Governor’s Safety Award Second Place
  • 2021: Wyoming’s Governor’s Safety Award Second Place
  • May 2020: 6 Months No Reportable Injuries and 700,000 Safe Man Hours Worked
  • February 2018: One Year No Reportable Injuries and 1 Million Safe Man Hours Worked
  • 2016: Wyoming State Mine Inspector’s Award for Safety
  • May 2011: Milestone Achieved- 6 Million Work Hours No Loss Time due to Injuries
  • May 2011: 1 Year without a MSHA Reportable Injury
  • 2009: Wyoming Governor’s Safety Award
  • 2009: Wyoming State Mine Inspector’s Award for Safety
  • 2008: Wyoming Governor’s Safety Award
  • 2008: Wyoming State Mine Inspector’s Award for Safety
  • 2000: Sentinels of Safety Award, National Mining Association
  • 2019: State Mine Inspector Surface Mine Safety Award – Large Mine Category, Wyoming Mining Association
  • 2018: Sentinels of Safety Winner (6 time Sentinels Winner), National Mining Association
  • 2018: State Mine Inspector Surface Mine Safety Award – Large Mine Category, Wyoming Mining Association
  • 2016: State Mine Inspector Surface Mine Safety Award – Large Mine Category, Wyoming Mining Association
  • 2016: Governor’s Summit Safety Award in the Large Mine Category
  • 2016: Safe Sam Award, Wyoming Mining Association
  • 2014: Governor’s Summit Safety Award in the Large Mine Category
  • 2013: State Mine Inspector Surface Mine Safety Award – Large Mine Category, Wyoming Mining Association
  • 2013: Wyoming State Mine Inspector Certificate of Achievement – No Lost Workday Injuries
  • 2007: Wyoming Association Safety Idea Winner for the Development of a Crane and Rigging Safety Standard
  • 2022: Sentinels of Safety (Coal Handling Facility), National Mining Association
  • 2020: Sentinels of Safety (Coal Handling Facility), National Mining Association
  • 2020: Safety Award for Large Surface Mine, Rocky Mountain Mining Institute (RMMI)
  • 2019: Sentinels of Safety (Coal Handling Facility), National Mining Association
  • 2018: Sentinels of Safety, Awarded for Large Coal Processing, National Mining Association
  • 2019: Sentinels of Safety Runner – Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2018: Sentinels of Safety Runner – Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2017: Sentinels of Safety Runner-Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2013: Safety Award, Rocky Mountain Mining Institute
  • 2013: Sentinels of Safety Runner-Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2011: Sentinel’s of Safety Runner-Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2008: Sentinel’s of Safety Runner-Up, Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • 2006: Safety Award, Rocky Mountain Mining Institute

We are proud to be consistently recognized by industry associations and regulatory agencies for our outstanding safety record.

We are proud to be consistently recognized by industry associations and regulatory agencies for our outstanding safety record.