July 7, 2023

Texas equipment, tool supplier earns ‘Star’ designation for excellence in workplace safety, health management at Alvarado facility

Wagner Smith Equipment Company lauded for effective worker safety, health programs

Participants: Wagner Smith Equipment Company
5701 Highpoint Parkway
Burleson, TX 76028

Description: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has welcomed Wagner Smith Equipment Company, a line-stringing equipment and tool supplier for the utility industry, into the agency's Voluntary Protection Program with a "Star" designation. The action follows an OSHA audit at the company's Alvarado facility. The agency awards VPP status to companies with safety and health management systems that provide information, guidance and training to help protect the workers' safety and health.

Background: OSHA's VPP Program works with employers committed to worker safety and health to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. VPP programs bring company management, site employees and OSHA together to work proactively to focus on hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training, management commitment and worker involvement to prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

Quote: "Wagner Smith Equipment Company's entry into OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program will greatly improve the workplace safety and health for Wagner Smith's employees and onsite contractors," explained OSHA Area Director Timothy Minor in Fort Worth.

Media Contacts:

Juan J. Rodríguez, 972-850-4709, rodriguez.juan@dol.gov
Chauntra Rideaux, 972-850-4710, rideaux.chauntra.d@dol.gov

Release Number: 23-1290-DAL