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State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation approves Cargill Air Shaft
New air shaft will ensure sustained and safe operations
(LANSING, N.Y.) August, 2017 – The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has approved a mine permit modification that would allow Cargill to install a new air shaft at its rock salt mine in Lansing, New York.
We are pleased that the DEC has approved our permit for the new air shaft, which is critical for sustained health and safety of our workers,” said Shawn Wilczynski, mine manager. “Cargill followed the rigorous environmental review process established by the DEC. We feel the DEC made the right decision based on science, the information compiled to support permit issuance and the independent analysis completed that ensures the shaft poses no threat of significant environmental impact.
The Cayuga mine dates to 1916, when the first air shaft was created. Cargill bought the business in 1970. The mine primarily produces road salt, providing customers with deicing technology and road salt that saves lives, enhances commerce and reduces environmental impact. The salt is also sold under the Diamond Crystal name as residential deicing salt.
The Cayuga Mine has completed over 7 years and over 2,600 days without a Lost Time Accident. That equates to over 2,800,000 safe work hours, one of the best records in the mining industry.
“We are thankful for all of those who have been patient and supported Cargill through this process,” said Wilczynski. “We take great pride in operating our mine in a safe and sustainable fashion and look forward to continuing to provide our customers with deicing solutions that save lives, enhance commerce and reduce environmental impact.”
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The Cayuga Mine has completed over 7 years and over 2,600 days without a Lost Time Accident. That equates to over 2,800,000 safe work hours, one of the best records in the mining industry.