Zero Injuries, 275,817 Hours: AGC Utah Awards Mortenson Top Safety Distinction for 2024
On May 21, our Mortenson Salt Lake City team received the 2024 5-Star Diamond AGC Safety Award for working 275,817 labor hours without recordable injuries, zero job transfers or restrictions, and no days away from work.
This Achievement of Safety Excellence, presented by the Associated General Contractors of Utah, recognizes companies that have worked between 100,001 and 300,000 man-hours at a rate 50% below the national average.
Marcus Jackson, our safety manager, shared his appreciation for the team: “I’m incredibly proud of our team for embracing the Mortenson safety-first mindset every day, especially on projects like Hill Air Force Base, The 324 remodel, and UCO Data Center. Their commitment shines through in our daily toolbox talks, stretch and bends, and the way we look out for each other on every project. This award is a testament to our shared dedication to making safety a top priority.”
Congratulations to Devin Wolf, Justin Childs, Nate Tudor, Greg Peterson, Brian Peatross, Marcus Jackson, Wesley Smith, and Mitch Transtrum. At Mortenson, safety is more than a goal—it’s a core value that guides every decision we make and every project we deliver.
AGC Utah: Supporting Utah’s Construction Leaders
Founded in 1922, the Associated General Contractors of Utah is the state’s leading professional association for the commercial construction industry, representing more than 600 member firms. Known as the “Voice of Utah’s Construction Future,” the association provides business opportunities, education, training, resources, and advocacy for members while promoting effective legislative initiatives for the construction sector.
The AGC Safety Awards program recognizes two components that are separately evaluated and awarded to applicants based on their safety record lagging indicators and safety program leading indicators.
The AGC Safety Award is evaluated using statistical information submitted by companies in their Utah Hours report, OSHA 300 Log, OSHA 300A Summary, Workers Compensation Loss Run Report, and NCCI report, compared against national averages.
In addition to the award level mentioned above, applicants may now be awarded up to five stars by meeting criteria chosen by the Awards Taskforce, with two criteria each worth half a star under each of the following categories: Leadership & Corporate Commitment to Safety, Record Keeping & Inspections, Safety Climate, Planning for Safety, and Safety Training.