The Prize distribution ceremony of the 50th Annual Coal Mines Safety Week-2007 Ranchi - Koderma Region was held at the West Bokaro Division of Tata Steel. The chief guest for the occasion was Mr. M. M. Sharma Director General of Mines safety, Govt. of India.

West Bokaro Division of Tata Steel won 15 prizes for its remarkable performance in the area of Safety. Quarry - AB received the overall first prize and also get first prize in Haul Road/Traffic Rules, first prize in Lighting. Quarry- South East was given the second prize in Mine working and also second in Dust suppuration / Fire fighting. Quarry-E was adjudged first in the publicity and propaganda records. Model from West Bokaro also got the third prize. Eight employees of West Bokaro won prizes for the trade test in the Excavation and Mining category.

The welcome address was given by Mr. A K Ojha, General Manager - West Bokaro division, Tata Steel. While addressing the gathering, the chief guest said, "Today, mining is categorized as one of the most hazardous and challenging responsibilities, that requires a constant vigil and attention to ensure safety at work and meet the targets set in due course. It is heartening to see that the year 2007 has been recorded as the year with the lowest accident in the history of mining industries. This achievement has been possible only through the continuous efforts of technical expert of coal companies."

According to Mr. A M Mishra, Vice President (Raw Material) - Tata Steel, "It is our moral responsibility to avoid accidents and observe safety rules laid down. Safety is of utmost importance and no compromise must be done in this area." The other dignatories present on the occasion were Mr. .R P Ritolia CMD, CCL, Mr. T K Chand, Director (Personal) CCL, Mr. T B Mitra CGM (Safety), Mr. Arup Viswas DGMS Ranchi and Mr. Krishnamurti DGMS Koderma.

During the prize distribution ceremony, there was a traditional tribal dance performance that was appreciated by everybody. The chief guest also hoisted the safety flag and released a souvenir to mark the occasion. Alongside there were stalls that displayed various aspects and importance of maintaining and observing safety practices.

About Tata Steel and West Bokaro

Established in 1907 as Asia's first integrated private sector steel company, Tata Steel in 2006 on a combined basis is the world's sixth largest steel producer in terms of actual crude steel production with geographic footprints in India, South East Asia, UK and Europe. With the recent acquisition of Corus Limited, the combined enterprise has an aggregate crude steel production capacity of around 28.1 million tonnes with approximately 82,700 employees across the four continents. West Bokaro Division has fully mechanized Eco-Friendly open cast mines producing 5.5 MT Raw Coal per year. The Division is also certified in Environment Management System ISO-14001 (first in coal industries), Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Award, OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) 18001, National Energy Conservation Award and many other awards in different areas like SAFETY, QUALITY, CUSTOMER ORIENTATION etc.