Marathon Petroleum Earns CCO Gold Employer Recognition Award for Workplace Safety

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Marathon Petroleum received the 2024 CCO Gold Employer Award for its commitment to employee safety and certification. This award, given by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO), recognizes companies that prioritize safe operations of heavy equipment. Marathon Petroleum ranked among the top 24 out of thousands of employers for sending the highest number of candidates through CCO testing in 2023. This achievement highlights the company's dedication to safety, training, and industry standards.

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• Awarded 2024 CCO Gold Employer Award for employee safety and certification.
• Ranked among the top 24 out of thousands of employers for CCO testing volume in 2023.
• Recognized for commitment to safety and training standards.
• Elevates safety awareness across the organization and industry.

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• No direct mention of financial impact or business growth related to the award.

• Marathon Petroleum received the 2024 CCO Gold Employer Award for its commitment to having employees CCO-certified.
• CCO is a non-profit organization that provides certification to load handling equipment operators who have been trained to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Marathon Petroleum was within the top 24 companies out of thousands of unique employers identified.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2024 / For the second year in a row, Marathon Petroleum has been honored by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) with the Gold Employer Award for unwavering commitment to safety through the certification of its employees. The award underscores the company's dedication to excellence in recruitment, training and safety standards within the industry.

"This crane training has reinforced how safety ties to operating the crane," said Marathon Petroleum Senior Training Specialist Richard Silva. "As an operator of the crane, it is your responsibility to be aware of the job, loads, locations and those who are around you."

The award is based on testing volume in 2023, with Marathon Petroleum ranking among the top 24 companies out of thousands of unique employers identified for sending the highest number of candidates through CCO testing.

"By ensuring their personnel attain the highest CCO certification standard, Marathon Petroleum elevates safety awareness across the organization and industry as a whole," said CCO CEO Thom Sicklesteel.

CCO was formed as an independent, non-profit organization by industry to develop and administer a nationwide program for the certification of load handling equipment operators and related personnel.

Pipefitter Victor Cervantes during practical testing in a crane at the Los Angeles refinery.

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FAQ

What award did Marathon Petroleum receive in 2024?

Marathon Petroleum received the 2024 CCO Gold Employer Award for employee safety and certification.

What does the CCO Gold Employer Award signify?

The CCO Gold Employer Award recognizes companies committed to safely operating heavy equipment and having a high number of CCO-certified employees.

How many companies were recognized for CCO certification in 2023?

Marathon Petroleum was among the top 24 companies out of thousands of unique employers identified for CCO certification in 2023.

What organization awards the CCO Gold Employer Award?

The CCO Gold Employer Award is given by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO).

Why does Marathon Petroleum value CCO certification?

Marathon Petroleum values CCO certification to ensure the safety and proficiency of its employees in operating heavy equipment.