Staunton, VA – Luck Stone Corporation celebrated 30 years without a lost time injury yesterday of its Augusta Plant.

Almost 100 people attended the safety ceremony, which was held at the Holiday Inn Golf & Conference Center in Staunton. Attendees included county board of supervisors, officials and inspectors from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the Department of Mines Minerals and Energy (DMME) including its Director of Mineral Mining, Conrad Spangler, the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) and the National Stone and Sand Gravel Association (NSSGA). Additionally, Mr. Spangler presented a letter and a certificate on behalf of the Governor’s Office congratulating the plant on its safety record.

“Luck Stone’s commitment to advancing the health and safety of our associates is a core value for our company,” said Doug Palmore, director of Risk Management. “Additionally, we developed our Value Safety process based on input and ownership from all associates.”

Monte Wood, Luck Stone’s Augusta Plant Manager noted, “The origins of Value Safety at Luck Stone are based on the behaviors and commitment exhibited by the Augusta team.” Wood added. “Our 30-year safety record is due to our associates making the right choices every minute of every day.”

Since its inception in 1976, Luck Stone’s Augusta plant, located at 327 Luck Stone Road, has more than 322 combined years of experience and is one of the most thriving businesses in Augusta County.

About Luck Stone Corporation: Luck Stone Corporation is one of the largest, private, family-owned and operated aggregate companies in the U.S. and is the 12th largest producer of crushed stone in the nation. Founded by Charles S. Luck, Jr. in 1923, the 83-year old Virginia company has thrived under the leadership of three generations of the Luck family. Luck Stone is headquartered in Richmond, Va., and operates four major businesses: Construction Aggregates with products including crushed stone, sand and gravel, mulch, topsoil and ball field mixes; Architectural Stone with products including granite countertops, landscaping and building stone; Lee Tennis/ HAR-TRU®, provider of the world’s leading clay tennis court surfacing and related court accessories; and Luck Properties, the real estate division of Luck Stone. The Construction Aggregates Division operates 17 crushed stone plants in Virginia and North Carolina and 2 sand and gravel operations, while the Architectural Stone Division operates 6 stone centers, and 2 granite fabrication facilities in Virginia. With more than 1,000 employees, the values-based company’s mission is to provide innovative products and services that enhance the lives of its customers, associates and community.