LONGVIEW, WA – January 5, 2007 -- The National Safety Council (NSC) announced that JH Kelly has been honored with a 2006 Industry Leader Award for achieving the best safety performance in its category.  The Award is a component of the Council's member-exclusive Occupational Award Program, created to recognize outstanding safety achievements among members.

JH Kelly is one of 168 companies honored with this award.  The NSC is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.  NSC members include more than 50,000 businesses, labor organization, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals.  Founded in 1913, and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the NSC's primary focus is preventing injuries on highways and in homes, workplaces and communities.

JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction company that self-performs industrial general contracting services at process plants and provides commercial mechanical services at facilities throughout the greater Pacific Northwest.  Our project teams are made up of great people and their ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety awards.