[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4020]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


          CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, today I rise to congratulate the 
Franklin Electric Plant Board for winning the Public Power 
Association's 2001 Electric Utility Safety Award for safe operating 
practices. The Franklin Plant Board earned this top honor in the 
category for utilities with 25,000 worker-hours of annual worker 
exposure.
  The Franklin Plant was one of more than 200 utilities to enter the 
contest, which has been held annually for the last 42 years. The 
various entrants were placed into separate categories based on their 
size and were judged according to their 2001 incident rate. This rate 
is based on the number of worker-related reportable injuries or 
illnesses and the number of worker-hours during 2001, as defined by the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  I ask that my fellow colleagues join me in recognizing the Franklin 
Electric Plant Board for its ongoing and unwavering commitment to 
safety and the community. Not only is the Franklin Plant focused on 
serving the electric needs of its 4,680 customers, but it has proven 
its dedication to providing a safe atmosphere where employees can work 
without fear of serious injury or illness.

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