Kalyn Siebert, a manufacturer of custom-engineered heavy-haul truck trailers, has been honored with the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). This award recognizes companies that show a strong commitment to workplace safety. Kalyn Siebert operates in Gatesville, Texas, and employs 188 workers.
To receive this award, companies must have a solid safety program, keep injury rates below the national average for three years, and have no work-related fatalities in the past year. Kalyn Siebert’s achievement reflects its commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for its employees.
The company collaborates with DWC’s Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program (OSHCON), which offers free on-site consultations. This program helps Texas businesses comply with OSHA regulations and build effective safety programs.
As a recipient of the Lone Star Safety Award, Kalyn Siebert may have opportunities to share its successful safety practices at industry events. They could also mentor other organizations and participate in safety panels. One upcoming event is the Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference, scheduled for September 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos.
Kalyn Siebert’s recognition highlights the importance of workplace safety and sets an example for other companies in the manufacturing sector.