The NC Department of Labor held their annual Safety Banquet on Tuesday night, April 6, 2010. Several employees of Farrior & Sons attended the event; Bill Farrior, Jr. and spouse, Scott Fussell and spouse, and Mike Folen.

Farrior & Sons was awarded the “Gold Award” for the second consecutive year. The Gold Award is based on the DART case rate, or cases with days away, restriction, or job transfer. Farrior & Sons has worked six and one half years without a lost-time accident.

The evening began with opening remarks from Susanne Sartelle with the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. Dinner and dessert were provided by the Hilton. Afterwards, the Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry, made remarks about safety and the economy. The evening concluded with the presentation of safety awards to over 75 employers.

Posing with Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry