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Environment, Health & Safety Facts

Koch Industries believes that businesses must strive for continuous improvement in their safety and environmental performance to be competitive in today’s global markets. Koch companies strive for 10,000 percent compliance, with 100 percent of employees fully complying 100 percent of the time. Koch companies have a vision of operational excellence, including principles of operation that demand safe, environmentally responsible decisions and actions. This commitment to a superior standard is visible in how the companies operate facilities and manufacture products.

Commitment to the environment

Koch Industries’ Market-Based Management® business philosophy encourages employees to think like owners – an approach that has translated into a firm commitment to environmental stewardship. By employing MBM®, Koch companies create long-term value for society by using resources more efficiently; protecting the environment and the safety and health of our workers and others. Employees strive to continuously improve operations to increase efficiency and reduce energy and water use, emissions and other waste.

Flint Hills Resources success in reducing refinery flare time at its Texas and Minnesota plants earned a Clean Air Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since 1999, the company has reduced refinery flare time by 95 percent. In addition, the company processes a barrel of crude oil with 60 percent fewer criteria air emissions than the average of the largest 50 U.S. refiners, according to the most recent data. In fact, FHR refineries decreased emissions of the most commonly regulated substances by 17 percent from 2008 to 2009.

Koch Industries' tower office building at its headquarters in Wichita, Kan., has the EPA's prestigious ENERGY STAR label for three consecutive years. It is the the only Wichita office building to earn the honor and one of only five ENERGY STAR-rated buildings in Kansas. ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.

By participating in reclamation and recycling programs, Koch companies help reduce waste accumulation in landfills. Products such as carpet, gypsum wallboard, paper, plastic and metal are reclaimed and used to make new products. For example, carpet reclaimed through INVISTA’s Antron Reclamation Program™ can be made into filtration devices, automotive parts, packaging materials and many other useful products. Since 2001, the program has reclaimed more than 85 million pounds of carpet, which equates to 425,000 cubic yards of landfill space.

Through a cogeneration process, most of Georgia-Pacific’s North America pulp and paper mills use boiler steam produced during the manufacturing process to turn turbines to generate additional mill electricity – at about double the efficiency of a typical commercial utility. More than half of GP’s energy is self-generated. By making heat and power more efficiently, GP buys less electricity externally, thus saving money and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

The Standard: Safety and health excellence

The commitment to build an employee-centered safety culture is seen at Koch company facilities around the world. These efforts have been recognized by numerous industry and government awards.

INVISTA has entered into a “strategic partnership” with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to share knowledge and further strengthen the health and safety management systems at seven INVISTA company sites in the U.S. Five other Koch companies concluded a similar partnership in 2009, which focused on the benefit and improvement of health and safety management systems, OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs participation and improving ergonomic performance. The partnership was considered a success by both OSHA and the Koch companies involved and resulted in a reduction in incident rates and significant improvements in all focus areas of the partnership.

With more than 100 STAR sites in OSHA’s VPP, Koch companies rank third in the U.S. behind General Electric and the United States Postal Service. Georgia-Pacific was named a VPP Corporate Pilot company in 2004, the first corporation to achieve this designation. In addition, Koch Aviation and four of Flint Hills Resources' Texas fuels terminals were the first in their industries to achieve VPP STAR status.

Our Products: Helping customers meet environmental goals

Koch Membrane Systems produces state-of-the-art reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration systems that – without use of chemicals such as chlorine, etc. – remove minerals and chemicals from industrial wastewater and help purify drinking water for global communities. The company was named Water Technology Company of the Year by the International Desalination Association for its ongoing commitment to innovation in the industry.

In 2010, INVISTA was the first company to obtain Environmentally Preferable Product certification for its STAINMASTER® and Antron® carpet fibers under a new, expanded standard by Scientific Certification Systems. Antron® carpet fiber has been certified as an EPP multiple times since 2002.

Community Commitment

Koch companies are committed to understanding the needs of the community and participating in projects and activities that add value to their neighbors. Those projects include participation in educational, environmental stewardship and human services projects and organizations.

Koch companies work to preserve and maintain wildlife habitat on their properties, with 10 sites receiving Wildlife Habitat Council certification. Several of these are certified as Corporate Lands for Learning™ sites by WHC. The CLL certification recognizes a commitment to environmental education programs. In 2009, Flint Hills Resources’ sites in Minnesota and Illinois and an INVISTA site in South Carolina were finalists for Wildlife Habitat Council awards for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation and education.

Koch companies have worked with The Nature Conservancy on projects aimed at preserving land and habitat. In February 2010, Georgia-Pacific donated 682 acres near Wauna, Ore., to The Nature Conservancy. Koch companies provide support to the Fred C. and Mary R. Koch Foundation, which made a $1 million grant to The Nature Conservancy in Kansas to help with its acquisition of the nearly 11,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County, Kan.

Each year, Koch companies sponsor and employees donate time to local habitat restoration and preservation, and cleanup efforts across the U.S.

Flint Hills Resources has been working with Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening and several civic agencies to restore the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area to its natural state. Volunteers work to eliminate invasive plants from overtaking the area's natural landscape and to reclaim important habitat for the Mississippi River migratory bird flyway - host to 40 percent of North American waterfowl and millions of migratory songbirds. The project has been recognized with the Minnesota Environmental Initiative Award for Natural Resource Protection.

In recognition of this commitment to environmental stewardship, Keep America Beautiful honored Koch with the 2005 Vision for America Award – its most prestigious commendation for environmental stewardship and corporate citizenship.

What Others Are Saying

“We appreciate Flint Hills Resources’ commitment to environmental stewardship and its partnership with Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program. The company has assisted us with our mission to protect and restore the health and productivity of the bays and estuaries while supporting continued economic growth and public use of the bays.” Ray Allen, executive director of the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, April 2010

"For more than ten years, Flint Hills Resources has partnered with Friends of the Mississippi River to protect and restore natural areas on Flint Hills’ property along the Mississippi River, which provides critical habitat for both resident and migratory animals. Our decade-long collaboration with Flint Hills has helped improve an important part of our region's natural habitat, and sets a high standard for businesses to take an active role in restoring and enhancing their local environment." Tom Lewanski, conservation director, Friends of the Mississippi River, April 2010

“I commend Georgia-Pacific for its leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transportation Partnership. These actions demonstrate a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply.” Margo T. Oge, director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, October 2009

“We congratulate Koch Specialty Plant Services and its employees. This accomplishment required hard work and dedication on the part of this company and field personnel. KSPS is clearly committed to employee health and safety.” Edward Garner, Region VI OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs coordinator, September 2009

“The Platinum Safety award recognizes ILTA member companies that excel at safety performance and have a strong commitment to continuous safety improvement at all levels of their organization. It is only available to the best of the best of our industry. Flint Hills Resources terminal operations group was chosen from a select group of companies that have an exemplary safety record.” David Doane, president of International Liquid Terminals Association, June 2008

Safety and Environmental Recognition

Employees of Koch companies are committed to safety and environmental excellence, earning recognition for industry-leading performance. A list of awards from 1999 to present is available by downloading the pdf at the top of this page.

2010
Flint Hills Resources
  • 2010 World’s Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere Institute
  • Operator Award, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • Grand Corporate Safety Award, Wisconsin Safety Council, Wisconsin terminal operations
  • Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn., PRA, Corpus Christi, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Peru, Ill., and Rosemount, Minn.
  • Safety Achievement – Years Award, NPRA, Corpus Christi, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Marysville, Mich., Peru, Ill.
  • Gold Award, NPRA, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Peru, Ill., and Rosemount, Minn.
  • Star among Stars Award, Region 6 Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Longview and Port Arthur plants and Fort Worth, Waco, Austin and San Antonio fuel terminals
  • Honor Distinction (4 year) Award from National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter, Omaha, Neb., asphalt terminal
  • Perfect Record Award and Occupational Excellence Achievement Award, National Safety Council, Omaha, Neb., Fargo, N.D., Algona, Iowa, Marshall, Savage, Pine Bend and Rosemount, Minn., refined products loading terminals; Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa, asphalt terminals, Bettendorf, Iowa, refined products terminal; Green Bay, Junction City, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis., refined products terminals; Austin, Bastrop, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Waco refined products terminals
  • Iowa-Illinois Safety Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Algona, Davenport and Dubuque asphalt terminals, and Bettendorf refined products terminalMeritorious Achievement Award, Minnesota Safety Council, Rosemount (Pine Bend Asphalt Lab, Pine Bend Bottom Loading and Pine Bend Top Loading offices); and Marshall, Savage and St. Paul, Minn., asphalt terminals
  • Benefactor Award, Ducks Unlimited; Rosemount, Minn.
  • Platinum Safety Award, International Liquid Terminals Assn., Terminals Group

Georgia-Pacific

  • 2010 Earth Day Award from the State of Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining, Sigurd, Utah
  • Carolina Star recertification, North Carolina Dept. of Labor, Asheboro, N.C.
  • Pinnacle Award for safe shipping, Union Pacific Railroad
  • MAX award for Innovation of the Decade for en Motion dispensers
  • Lowest Incident Rate Award, Fibre Box Assn., Milan, Mich.
  • Safety Excellence Award, Fibre Box Assn. Huntsville, Ala.; Madera, Calif. (packaging and Color-Box plants); Albany, Ga.; Milan, Mich.; Milford, N.J.; /Circleville, Ohio; Mt. Wolf, Pa.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Oshkosh and Sheboygan, Wis.
  • Perfect Plant Award, Fibre Box Assn., Augusta, Ga.; Monticello, Iowa; West Monroe, La.; Pelahatchie, Miss.; Batavia, N.Y.; Akron, Ohio; Lebanon, Tenn.; Denton, Texas
  • Partners in Performance, W.W. Grainger
  • Sawmill Safety Awards, Southern Forest Products Assn., Division I - Crossett, Ark.; Cleveland, Texas; Division II - Fayette, Ala.; Sterling, Ga.; Bay Springs, Miss.; Division III – Gurdon, Ark.

INVISTA

  • Safety Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Camden, S.C.
  • Plant Safety Recognition, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, Camden, S.C.
  • Wildlife Habitat recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Camden, S.C.
  • Environmental Award, CSX Transportation, Inc.
  • Safe Handling Award, Canadian National Railway, Kingston, Ontario
  • Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn., Orange and Victoria, Texas
  • Safety Achievement – Hours Award, NPRA, Orange and Victoria, Texas
  • Safety Achievement – Years Award, NPRA, Orange and Victoria, Texas
  • Safety/Fire Excellence Award, Sanshui District Safety Bureau, Foshan, China
  • A-class Safety Production Management Award, Foshan Safety Bureau, Foshan, China
  • Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern Corp.
  • Safety Award, North Carolina Dept. of Labor, Wilmington, N.C.
  • Caring for Texas Award, Texas Chemical Council, La Port, Orange and Victoria, Texas
  • Distinguished Service Award for Safety, Texas Chemical Council, Orange and Victoria, Texas
  • “Star Among Stars” worksite, OSHA, Victoria, Texas
  • Wildlife at Work© recertification (3 years), Wildlife Habitat Council, Victoria, Texas
  • Corporate Lands for Learning© recertification (3 years), Wildlife Habitat Council, Victoria, Texas
  • Safety Performance Award, Georgia Traditional Manufacturers Assn., Athens, Ga.

Koch Industries, Inc.

  • Wichita, Kansas, Energy Star label, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Koch Chemical Technology Group

  • Perfect Record Award, National Safety Council, Koch Knight, Canton, Ohio and Baytown, Texas
  • VPP Star of Excellence, OSHA Region VI; Koch-Glitsch - Dallas, Houston; Wichita, Kan.
  • Award of Excellence in Safety and Health, Oklahoma Safety Council; John Zink Company – Tulsa, Okla.
  • Water Technology Company of the Year, International Desalination Assn.; Koch Membrane Systems

Koch Minerals

  • Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation, Koch Sulfur Products - Rosemount, Minn.
  • Pinnacle Award for safe shipping, Union Pacific Railroad, Koch Sulfur Products - Rosemount, Minn.

Koch Nitrogen Company

  • Pinnacle Award for safe shipping, Union Pacific Railroad
  • Safety Performance Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Fort Dodge, Iowa

Koch Pipeline Company

  • Incident Rate Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
  • Award of Honor - Governor’s Safety Awards, Minnesota Safety Council
  • Outstanding Achievement Award and Certificate of Excellence, Wisconsin Safety Council
  • Safety Excellence and Safety Merit awards, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast

2009
Flint Hills Resources
  • Rosemount, Minn.; Corpus Christi and Port Arthur, Texas; North Pole, Alaska; Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.
  • Rosemount, Minn.; North Pole, Alaska; Corpus Christi, Texas; Gold, Achievement in Hours, and Achievement in Years awards, NPRA
  • Marysville, Mich., Achievement in Years award, NPRA
  • Terminals group, Safety Excellence Award, International Liquid Terminals Assn.
  • Marine Environmental Stewardship Customer Award, American Commercial Lines
  • Chemical Safety Excellence award, CSX Transportation, Inc.
  • Terminals group, Occupational Excellence Achievement, Perfect Record, and Greater Omaha Safest Companies awards, National Safety Council
  • Terminals group, Governors Award, Minnesota Safety Council; Incident Rate award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council; Corporate Safety award, Wisconsin Safety Council

    Georgia-Pacific
    President’s Award, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
  • Savannah, Ga., Wildlife Habitat Council certification
  • Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, SmartWay Excellence Award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Georgia-Pacific Plywood Company, Emporia, Va.; Cleveland, Texas; Warm Springs, Ga.; Annual Safety and Health Honor Roll, American Plywood Assn.
  • Georgia-Pacific Plywood Company, Madison, Ga.; 3-Year Safety Award; Warm Springs, Ga.; Safety Improvement Award; Emporia, Va.; Grenada, Miss.; Ocala, Fla.; Incident Free Honor Society, American Plywood Association
  • Crossett and Gurdon, Ark.; Monticello and Sterling, Ga.; Taylorsville and Columbia, Miss.; Sawmill Safety Awards; Southern Forest Products Assn.

INVISTA

  • INVISTA Canada, Safe Handling Award, Canadian National Railway
  • Victoria, Texas; Safety Excellence Award, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend
  • Marine Environmental Stewardship Customer Award, American Commercial Lines
  • Orange, Texas, Meritorious Safety Performance, Achievement in Hours, and Achievement in Years awards, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.
  • Victoria, Texas, Gold, Meritorious Safety Performance, Achievement in Hours, and Achievement in Years awards, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.
  • Chicago, Ill.; Antron® brand studio showroom, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council

Koch Chemical Technology Group

  • Koch Knight, Canton, Ohio; Outstanding Safety Performance 100% Award, State of Ohio and Stark County Safety Council
  • John Zink Company, Tulsa, Okla.; Award of Excellence, Oklahoma Dept. of Labor and the Worker Safety Policy Council
  • Koch Heat Transfer Canada, Sarnia, Ontario; Level II Health and Safety Award, Industrial Accident Prevention Assn.
  • John Zink Company, Tulsa, Okla.; Award of Excellence in Safety and Health, Oklahoma Safety Council

Koch Supply & Trading

  • Marine Environmental Stewardship Customer Award, American Commercial Lines

Koch Pipeline Company

  • Northern Operations Group, Incident Rate Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
  • Northern Operations Group, Governor’s Safety Award, Minnesota Safety Council
  • Northern Operations Group, Exceptional Workplace Safety Award, Minnesota Safety Council
  • Northern Operations Group, Outstanding Achievement Award and Certificate of Excellence, Wisconsin Safety Council
  • Southern Operations Group; Safety Excellence Award – Contractor; Safety Excellence Award – Owner; South Texas Industrial Industry

Koch Mineral Services

  • Koch Carbon, Long Beach, Calif.; Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA
  • Reiss Viking, Poca, W.V., Certificate of Achievement in Safety, and Sentinels of Safety awards
  • Koch Carbon, Corpus Christi, Texas; Voluntary Protection Programs STAR recertification, OSHA


2008

Koch Industries, Inc.
• Wichita, Kansas, Energy Star award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Koch Aviation
• 60-Year Safe Flying Achievement Award, National Business Aviation Association

Koch Mineral Services
• Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern

• Koch Carbon, Pittsburg, Calif., Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, California Dept. of Industrial Relations

• Koch Sulfur Products, LLC, Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific Corp.

Koch Nitrogen Company
• Koch Fertilizer Canada, Brandon, Manitoba, Environmental Preservation Above and Beyond Award, Automation Service

Koch Pipeline Company
• Award of Honor, Occupational Excellence Achievement and Certificate of Merit awards, National Safety Council

• Northern Operations Group, Outstanding Safety Excellence, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council

• Northern Operations Group, Award of Honor, Minnesota Safety Council

• Northern Operations Group, Outstanding Achievement Certificate for Excellence, and Certificate of Safety Excellence, Wisconsin Safety Council

• Occupational Safety Performance Award (Large Operator), Certificate of Recognition – Zero LTIs, Certificate of Recognition – Zero OSHA recordables, American Petroleum Institute

• Southern Operations Group, Safety Excellence Award – Owner and Safety Excellence Award – Contractor, South Texas Industrial Industry

• Southern Operations Group, Star of Excellence, VPP Region VI, OSHA

Flint Hills Resources
• Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Texas terminals, Platinum Safety Award, International Liquid Terminals Association

• Six Wisconsin terminals, Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award, Wisconsin Safety Council and Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development

• Rosemount, Minn., Award of Honor, Minnesota Safety Council

• North Pole, Alaska; Marysville, Mich.; Rosemount, Minn. and Corpus Christi, Texas, Award for Safety Achievement, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

• North Pole, Alaska; Marysville, Mich.; Rosemount, Minn. and Corpus Christi, Texas; Gold Award for safety, NPRA

• North Pole, Alaska; Peru, Ill.; Marysville, Mich.; Rosemount, Minn.; and Corpus Christi and Odessa, Texas; Merit Award for safety, NPRA

• North Pole, Alaska; Peru, Ill.; Marysville, Mich.; Rosemount, Minn.; and Corpus Christi and Odessa, Texas; Merit Award for safety, NPRA

Georgia-Pacific
• Albion, Mich., Voluntary Protection Programs Star recertification, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 INVISTA • Victoria, Texas, Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA

• Spartanburg, S.C., Certificate of Special Recognition, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

• Wilmington, N.C., and Victoria, Texas; Award for Safety Achievement, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

• Victoria, Texas, Gold Award for safety, NPRA

• Spartanburg, Palmetto Safety Excellence Award, South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

• Thoroughbred Safety Award, Norfolk Southern Corp.

Koch Chemical Technology Group
• Koch Specialty Plant Services, Houston, Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA

• Koch-Glitsch, Houston manufacturing facility, Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA

• Optimized Process Designs, Inc., Katy, Texas, Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA

• Koch Specialty Plant Services, Houston, Safety Excellence award, Exxon Mobil

• Koch Specialty Plant Services, Houston, Silver award for safety, Houston Business Roundtable

• Optimized Process Designs, Inc., Katy, Texas, Excellence in Safety Award, Gas Processors Suppliers Association

2007
Flint Hills Resources
• Austin; Fort Worth; San Antonio and Waco, Texas; fuels terminals, Voluntary Protection Programs STAR, OSHA

• Minnesota refinery, Minnesota Conservation Award, Xcel Energy

• Joliet, Ill., Merit Safety Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

• Alaska refinery, Gold Safety Award, NPRA

• Minnesota refinery, Gold and Merit Safety awards, NPRA

• Minnesota refinery, Outstanding Achievement Award in Occupational Safety, Minnesota Safety Council

• Minnesota refinery, Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern Corp.

• Ft. Worth, Texas, terminal, Pretreatment Star Award, Ft. Worth Water Dept.

• Joliet, Ill., Conservation & Native Landscaping Certificate of Merit, EPA and Chicago Wilderness

• Texas terminals in Euless, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio, Perfect Record award from the National Safety Council

Georgia-Pacific
• Leaf River, Ga., (pulp mill), Corporate Lands for Learning recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council

• Antioch, Calif., Voluntary Protection Program STAR, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety & Health

• Fort Smith, Ark., 2006 Corporate Recycler of the Year, Arkansas Recycling Coalition

• Muskogee, Okla., (mill) Honorable Mention, Frank Condon Award for Environmental Excellence, Environmental Federation of Oklahoma

• Palatka, Fla., (mill) Environmental and Energy Achievement Award - Special Recognition, American Forest & Paper Association

• Beaver Creek, Mich., STAR Award, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Green Bay, Wis. (Broadway mill), Pulp and Paper Energy Efficiency Award, Office of the Governor

 INVISTA
• Maydown, U.K., the Annual, Gold and Diamond Safety awards, Chemical Industries Association

• Salisbury and Shelby, N.C., Safety Award, North Carolina Dept. of Labor

• Orange and Victoria, Texas, Distinguished Service Award, Texas Chemical Council

• Orange, Texas, Meritorious Safety Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

• Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern Corp.

• Spartanburg, S.C., Wilmington and Charlotte, N.C., Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation

• Chattanooga, Tenn., Industrial Honor Award, National Safety Council – Tennessee Chapter

• Camden and Spartanburg, S.C., Safety Award, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

• Spartanburg, S.C., Safety Award, South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

• Spartanburg, S.C., Commendation of Excellence Safety Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

• Athens, Ga., Safety Award, Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association

• Tuas and Sakra, Singapore, Occupational Safety and Health Excellence Award,

• Ministry of Manpower and Workplace Safety and Health Advisory

• Kuan Yin IFC, Taiwan, Excellence Award for Promoting a Healthy Workplace, Tai Yuan County

• Salisbury, N.C., Carolina Star for safety achievement, North Carolina Dept. of Labor

 Koch Chemical Technology Group
• Koch-Glitsch, Belgium, OSHAS 1800 certification, International Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series

• Koch-Glitsch America’s Safest Companies designation, Occupational Hazards magazine

• John Zink Company, Tulsa, Okla., Star of Excellence, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association, Region VI

• Koch-Glitsch, Uxbridge, Ontario, Level II Health & Safety Achievement Award, Industrial Accident Prevention Association

• Koch-Glitsch, Dallas, Texas, STAR status in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs, and Star of Excellence, VPP Participants Association

• Koch Membrane Systems, Wilmington, Mass., Best in Class for Occupational Safety, National Safety Council

Koch Mineral Services

• C. Reiss Coal Company, Green Bay, Wis., VPP STAR status in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs

• Koch Nitrogen Company, Enid, Okla., Stewardship Award for Safe Shipping, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company

Koch Pipeline Company
• Texas operating group, VPP STAR status in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs

• Outstanding Achievement Prevention Award, Iowa/Illinois Safety Council

• Occupational Health and Safety Commitment Award, National Safety Council – Texas Chapter

• Million Work Hour Award, Perfect Record Award, Occupational Excellence Achievement, National Safety Council

• Award of Honor, Minnesota Safety Council

• Certificate of Recognition, American Petroleum Institute