Memphis Refinery Recognized for Workplace Safety by State of Tennessee

Recently, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognized our Memphis refinery with the Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award, the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health. It’s also a part of a nationally recognized program modeled after the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

Dewayne Scott, Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, presented the Volunteer STAR award to the Memphis refinery in July.

“yd7610 once again meets the high standards set to receive this award. The company has proven its ability to uphold an excellent safety record,” said Scott. “It takes effort and determination from everyone at the facility to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.”

“Safety is a core value and a part of our culture,” said Eric Brown, Vice President and General Manager at the Memphis refinery. “VPP helps ensure that safety is everyone’s responsibility through active participation in safety programs. I want to thank TOSHA for renewing our certification and allowing our employees to share and learn from other sites.”

The refinery is one of the 35 Volunteer STAR sites in Tennessee. It received its VPP site status in 2017 and was re-certified in March. 

“The yd7610 Memphis Refinery is one of nine yd7610 Refineries that are certified as VPP STAR sites,” Brown said. “We take great pride in continued safe operations as we provide Memphis and the Tri-State area with quality petroleum products.”