Kroger Manufacturing recognized for worker safety

CINCINNATI, Ohio Kroger Manufacturing, a division of The Kroger Co., has been recognized by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for outstanding worker safety performance.

Kroger Manufacturing recently received six Worker Safety Awards from IDFA, a leading dairy industry manufacturing association. The Kroger-owned dairy plants were among a select group of facilities honored for having the best safety records among dairy processors based on 2007 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data.

"We are committed to worker safety in all of our manufacturing operations," said Calvin Kaufman, president of Kroger Manufacturing. "We believe nothing we do is worth risking an injury, and we focus on training and teamwork to prevent accidents. We appreciate all of our associates who help make our plants safe places to work for themselves and their co-workers."