The Doe Run Company’s (Doe Run) Maroon and Gray mine rescue teams took home multiple awards at the 43rd annual Missouri Regional Mine Rescue contest. Hosted by the Missouri Mine Rescue Association in conjunction with Missouri University of Science and Technology, the event is one of the largest regional competitions in the country with 14 teams competing from various states.

Doe Run’s Gray team took first place in the field competition, and the Maroon team took second. In addition to the group wins, Gray team members Eric Click, Chris Brawley, and James Gamblin placed first in the first-aid competition, and Mark Barton and Sara Laskowsky earned first in the team technician competition.

“The Gray team has worked very hard to ensure they are prepared to perform at a moment’s notice, and it showed at this contest,” said Kevin James, environmental health and safety manager at Doe Run. “Doe Run is very proud of both teams and what they have been able to accomplish.”

The competition consisted of two days of separate mine rescue field problems: simulating underground emergency situations, a first-aid competition and benchman and team technician competitions to test technical troubleshooting of mine rescue equipment. Each event also included a written test to assess the team’s knowledge.

  Doe Run’s mine rescue teams train on a voluntary basis and compete in mine rescue competitions annually. The teams consistently place near or at the top at regional and national mine rescue competitions.

  Doe Run’s focus on safety is evident beyond mine rescue. Across the company, Doe Run employees completed more than 48,000 hours of environmental, health, and safety training in 2024.