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National Fire Prevention Week 2018

In August, Prairie State hosted 11 members of the Marissa, Tilden, and St. Libory fire departments for a tour.  The power plant has started planning quarterly tours for members of local volunteer fire departments to familiarize them with the layout of the plant and the fire protection systems that are in place. This tour was led by Prairie State shift supervisor, Rob Soderlund, former fire chi… More

Prairie State Mine Receives Award

Following yesterday’s Illinois State Mine Rescue Competition, Prairie State’s Lively Grove Mine received an award for the for having the lowest incident rate for a Division I mine in the state of Illinois. The award was issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals for safety performance from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Coal mines in Illinois a… More

Prairie State Competes in Mine Rescue and Skills Competition

On June 12, Prairie State’s Mine Rescue team competed in the seventh annual Mine Rescue and Skills Competition at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC).  This competition put their rescue skills to the test, allowing them to practice for disaster reaction in a safe environment.  Prairie State’s team took home a second place trophy.  Read more about the competition at SIC’s website. G… More

Plant Safety Committee Elects New Leadership

Prairie State’s Power Plant Safety Committee recently elected new leadership.  Pictured are:  Nick Bound- Recorder, Jemal Warren- Chair, and Jason Vahle- Vice Chair.  The Plant Safety Committee helps ensure that Prairie State’s number one value, safety, is always a priority for employees. More

Prairie State Employees Certified in Safety

After a week of training, 16 Prairie State employees became Certified Occupational Safety Specialists.  This training program taught them how to recognize, reduce, and handle hazards, thereby improving the safety of the work environment. Great job, Prairie State employees! More