Koch Carbon Earns Top Safety Designation

Koch Carbon, LLC’s petroleum coke handling facility was awarded the California Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) STAR yesterday for its outstanding safety and operational record and programs.

“To achieve STAR status, it takes employee enthusiasm, safety awareness, and genuine management commitment to employee well being,” said Iraj Pourmehraban, Cal/OSHA VPP area manager. “I commend Koch Carbon for its excellent work and dedication to workplace safety at its Long Beach facility.”

The California VPP STAR recognizes employers and their employees who have voluntarily implemented safety and health programs that effectively prevent and control occupational hazards. The programs go beyond minimal regulatory standards and provide the best feasible protection at the site. Cal/OSHA VPP STAR establishments are considered to be leaders in the field of workplace safety and health.

Koch Carbon operates a dry bulk facility within The Port of Long Beach. The facility is used to export petroleum coke and prilled sulfur. Materials are produced by local refineries and trucked to the Koch Carbon facility for export via ocean going vessels. Storage silos on site are used to stage petroleum coke prior to loading. Koch Carbon has a contract with American Plant Services (APS) to provide operations labor at the facility. Both Koch Carbon and APS were awarded STAR status with Cal/OSHA.

This is a really great and well deserved distinction for Koch. Check out the article.

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