Weyerhaeuser Co.’s Richmond,Va., recycling plant received the year 2000 safety award presented by the American Forest & Paper Association.
Of more than 60 award submissions, the Weyerhaeuser plant was the largest recycling operation that had no accidents for the year.
Each year the AF&PASafety Excellence Awards recognize those facilities that have the lowest incidence rate of injury based on the size of the operation. Of the 12 award categories, one honors a recycling facility.