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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Corn Refiners Association Recognizes Workplace Safety Award Winners

The Corn Refiners Association has announced the winners of its 2025 Workplace Safety Awards, recognizing member facilities that achieved outstanding safety performance across the industry. The awards highlight continued progress in worker protection and operational standards within U.S. corn refining. “Corn refining in the U.S. is one of the safest jobs in manufacturing, on par with office work,” said John Bode (BOW-dee), CRA President and CEO. “Today, we celebrate the leaders who have brought our industry to that position.” According to CRA, five companies representing 12 facilities earned 25 awards in 2025, reflecting sustained efforts to reduce incidents and maintain safe working environments. Among the honors, the Incident Rate Excellence Award recognizes plants that achieved exceptionally low incident rates while reporting no lost workdays or fatalities. The association emphasized that these achievements demonstrate the impact of a long-term commitment to safety improvements and reinforce the industry’s focus on protecting workers and supporting local communities.