ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Fort Madison Plant Celebrates 365 Day Safety Record

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ScottsMiracle-Gro's Fort Madison plant in Iowa has achieved a remarkable safety milestone, recording zero incidents for 365 days. This translates to a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of zero for the year 2024, surpassing their annual goal and setting a new plant record. The achievement represents over 704,000 work hours, equivalent to 352 full-time employees working injury-free for a year.

Brett Denney, liquid operations director, attributes this success to risk reduction efforts led by front-line supervisors and line leads. David Swihart, SVP of global supply chain, emphasizes the company's commitment to safety across all facilities and praises the Fort Madison plant for setting an exemplary standard in fostering a strong safety culture.

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FORT MADISON, Iowa, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s manufacturing facility in Fort Madison, Iowa, recently celebrated a Total Recordable Incident Rate of zero for 365 days, a new safety record for the plant. Also known as TRIR, this metric measures recordable injuries per 100 full-time workers throughout a one-year period.

“2024 was a non-stop production year for us,” said Brett Denney, liquid operations director in Fort Madison. “Risk reduction efforts led by our front-line supervisors and line leads helped drive our recordable incident rate to zero. This not only exceeded our 2024 goal, but it also established a new record. It was a collective effort, and I am extremely proud of our associates and their disciplined approach to safety.”

For perspective, this safety record is over 704,000 hours of work, or the equivalent of 352 full-time employees working for one year without an injury.

“Throughout the organization, we are committed to the safety and well-being of every associate, at every facility," said David Swihart, SVP of global supply chain for ScottsMiracle-Gro. “This outstanding achievement is made possible by a strong safety culture with each associate looking out for the safety and well being of all other associates. The Fort Madison Plant is setting an example for all of our facilities to follow.”

About the Fort Madison facility
ScottsMiracle-Gro has operated the Fort Madison manufacturing facility since 1999 and employs more than 200 full-time employees and 80 contingent workers across southeast Iowa. The facility manufactures 120 different product offerings under leading lawn and garden brands such as Ortho, Roundup, TomCat and Scotts.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

For more information about ScottsMiracle-Gro, please contact Tom.Matthews@scotts.com.

FAQ

What safety record did ScottsMiracle-Gro's (SMG) Fort Madison plant achieve in 2024?

ScottsMiracle-Gro's Fort Madison plant achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of zero for 365 days in 2024, setting a new safety record for the facility.

How many work hours does the safety record at SMG's Fort Madison plant represent?

The safety record at ScottsMiracle-Gro's Fort Madison plant represents over 704,000 work hours, equivalent to 352 full-time employees working for one year without an injury.

Who is credited with leading the risk reduction efforts at SMG's Fort Madison plant?

The risk reduction efforts at ScottsMiracle-Gro's Fort Madison plant were led by front-line supervisors and line leads, as stated by Brett Denney, the liquid operations director.

What does TRIR stand for in ScottsMiracle-Gro's (SMG) safety record announcement?

TRIR stands for Total Recordable Incident Rate, which measures recordable injuries per 100 full-time workers throughout a one-year period.