March 10, 2022: Doe Run said on February 15 the lead miner and recycler had achieved 25 consecutive years worked at its Sweetwater Mill near Boss, Missouri, with no lost-time incidents.

Mill superintendent Gary Skaggs said: “Achieving 25 years with no lost time is a huge feat in an industrial setting.

“Our employees are responsible for overseeing heavy, complex equipment that crushes ore rock and separates lead, copper and zinc from waste rock.

“Their commitment to closely following safety protocols and watching out for each other has enabled them to work safely day after day, year after year.”

Doe Run said the company integrates a safety mindset into everything it does.

Meanwhile, Doe Run’s other three mills have also achieved safety milestones with no lost-time incidents over the past year. They are Brushy Creek Mill (16 years), Buick Mill (11 years) and Fletcher Mill (eight years). In addition, the Sweetwater Mine surface team has reached 18 years with no lost time.

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