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Page 3 1984 Safety Scoreboard PUNT DEPARTMENT Geneva No. 1 Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Shop Warehouse Lab & Supply Geneva No. 2 Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Cloth Misc. Clinton No. 1 Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Cloth Clinton No. 2 Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Cloth Clinton S/O/W Shop Warehouse Outside Lydia Shop Shop Bailey Shop Lydia Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Cloth Ware house Bailey Carding Spinning Spooling Weaving Slashing Cloth Total All Units MEDICALS LOST TIME 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 3 1 1 1 -2 -2 Total 11 6 2 12 1 2 0 8 5 0 0 8 1 3 __ Total 39 9 2 0 1 1 2 0 8 1 0 0 -2 -2 Total 13 2 5 2 3 0 0 0 21 9 3 1 6 _2 Total 38 14 8 2 2 0 _2 _0 Total 10 2 4 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 1 1 14 5 1 0 7 -2 .2 Total 28 10 5 1 1 0 1 0 5 1 2 2 ' 2 _0 Total 16 4 161 44 1984 Highlights (Continued from page 1) Geneva Plant No. 1 took first place in the Alabama Textile Manufacturer's Associa tion's most improved safety award. The February Clothmaker featured a full length article on Clemson University offi cials visiting the Geneva plants as well as the progress being made as new carding and weaving machinery lined the Bailey Plant warehouse awaiting installation. As February drew to an end, Plant No. 1 employees anxiously awaited a visit by the 1984 Maid of Cotton, Valerie Bendall. March—brought excitement to employees as they looked forward to warmer weather and relief of the extreme cold that had just passed. At its March 13, 1984 board of directors meeting, Clinton Mills, Inc. paid tribute to Robert M. Vance for his twenty-five con tinuous years service as chairman of the board. The Maid of Cotton's visit to Plant No. 1 and the main offices as well as a luncheon in her honor brought much recognition to the company as it sought to promote American- made cotton textiles. April—began the competition by 22 stu dents seeking M. S. Bailey Memorial Scho larships, while several Clinton plant em ployees continued their education through the adult education program. The Clothmak er saluted retiring assistant Geneva plant engineer Ed Hanna on his many contribu tions to the plants as he began his retirement from the company. May—saw Connie Ammons continue her role as Clinton Mills of Geneva plants' nurse as she gained greater expertise in occupa tional testing requirements. Warmer weather brought numerous Clin ton employees to the aid of the local YMCA as individuals shared their athletic know ledge and talents with young athletes. Tracy Coleman received an $8,000 Bailey scholarship. June—was an eventf u I month for the com- panyas ATMI President Jim Martin returned to his native Laurens County to address the Shrine Club’s Industrial Appreciation Night guests. During the period Clinton Mills Controller Walter Sigman was recognized for his contri butions to Frank C. Wilson’s new book, “Managing Costs and Improving Cash Flow." In celebration of Flag Day, Clinton Mills hosted an all-American outing for several hundred business leaders as it once again carried the Made in USA theme to the busi ness community. July—marked the traditional July 4th vacation period for Clinton employees. In addition, the company recognized Estess Campbell for 50 years service. August—was highlighted by the announcement that Clinton’s Pryor, Oklaho ma and Talladega, Alabama yarn plants were being sold to Suntek Industries. September—brought numerous em ployee solicitors forward to raise money in the plants’ only fund raising drive in support of the United Way. As the fall elections approached, the com pany began an all out effort to register as many voters as possible. October—marked the continuation of numerous fall activities. The seventh annual textile run was held in Clinton bringing sev eral hundred runners to the streets of Clinton in a race to symbolize the industry’s running efforts against imports. This month also afforded Clinton em ployees an opportunity to select their per sonal Christmas gift from the company. Despite the efforts to encourage em ployees to consider American-made items, the majority chose imported goods in the selection booklet. An impressive flag raising ceremony attended by civic, business and professional guests marked another step the company took to continue its encouragement of buying American-made products. October also brought recognition to sever al hundred Old Timers as the 29th Old Tim ers gathering was held. Christmas was also made a little "mer rier’’ as 679 employees received over $845,000 in Christmas savings. In November eligible employees ex amined the company’s new and revised ser vice award program and selected their choice from among the selections available. Employees during this month also read the bulletin board notice from Chairman Robert M. Vance announcing that the Clin ton Mills, Inc. had considered an offer from Bason, Inc. to purchase most of the operat ing assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Clinton Mills, Inc. December—was marked by the traditional Christmas holiday festivities. It also marked the acquisition of Clinton Mills, Inc. by Bason, Inc. and the subsequent change of the Bason, Inc. name to Clinton Mills, Inc. As 1985 arrived, Clinton Mills employees approached the incoming year with the same sense of pride and enthusiasm that has al ways prevailed throughout the company. Guards Protect Those Who Use Them Remember, that although machine guards are designed to protect you, they can not perform that function unless you show that you care about being protected! Your concern, your alertness and your action in observing the following precautions will make guards effective in protecting you. ★Check guards daily and prior to starting-up any piece of downed equipment. ★ Report immediately, all guard defects to the supervisor. ★ Do not start-up any piece of equipment unless all guards are in place, correctly adjusted and operative. ★Never make a point of operation guard inoperative for any purpose. ★Always shut down equipment, lock out power and engage positive stops before commencing the repair of guarded movable parts. ★ Keep your mind on your work at all times. ★Never insert fingers through guard opening or reach hand into danger zone. ★When applicable use special tools provided for feeding stock or removing material from danger zone.