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Dow Corning Corporation's Auburn Site to Receive Star Award for Workplace Safety and Health Excellence

Contact:  Mario L. Morrow 517-373-9280
Agency: Labor & Economic Growth


July 21, 2008 - Dow Corning Corporation's Auburn Site will receive the Star Award, the state's highest workplace safety and health award, from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), at a special ceremony and luncheon Thursday, July 24, 2008, 11:00 a.m., 5300 Eleven Mile Rd., in Auburn.

The Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) Star Award for an outstanding safety and health system is awarded by MIOSHA, and recognizes worksites that provide exemplary safety and health protection for their workers. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG).

MIOSHA Director Doug Kalinowski will present the MVPP Star Award to Auburn Site Manager Roger L. Schroeder, Auburn Safety Team Leader Sandy Holka, and the Auburn Safety and Health Committee, who will accept on behalf of all employees. Invited guests and employees will attend the presentation and luncheon.

Dow Corning Corporation is a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services. The Dow Corning Auburn site is a chemical manufacturing facility which produces high-quality materials primarily for the electronics, automotive and aerospace industries.

EVENT:       MVPP Star Award Presentation & Luncheon

DATE:         Thursday, July 24, 2008

TIME:          11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LOCATION: 5300 Eleven Mile Rd., Auburn
                   Contact: Sandy Holka (989) 496-4065


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