Solutions for Success
Loss Control Solutions for MMA Members
July / August 2022 MiMfg Magazine 7
For nearly 50 years , the Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company ( MTMIC ) has specialized in providing loss control solutions to their clients . Having a trusted and experienced partner helps create a healthy and safe workplace for all employees . And the news gets even better for MMA members who are able to take advantage of a 3 percent discount on insurance premiums through MTMIC .
For Madison Heights-based Barnes Industries , Inc ., their longtime partnership with MMA and MTMIC has played a vital role in workplace safety and has helped the business save over $ 100,000 in potential MIOSHA fines . Barnes has been a leader in the ball screw service industry since the company ’ s founding in 1969 . They recondition and manufacture new ball screws with a warranty for all products and services .
John Opris , Safety Manager at Barnes Industries , credits their relationship with MTMIC and Loss Control Consultant Travis Halsted for keeping a clean record with MIOSHA and maintaining a safe work environment .
“ Much of what I have learned and implemented regarding safety and best work practices is due to Travis Halsted of MTMIC ’ s loss control ,” says Opris . “ I know that through Travis ’ diligence , we have maintained a healthy and safe working environment and prevented potential injuries .”
For Halsted ’ s part , establishing a high level of trust is critical to the process .
“ While a great deal of our visits are centered around inspections , we truly aim to nurture a relationship between management commitment and an employee-led safety culture ,” says Halsted . “ Barnes Industries is a prime example of how management , employees and MTMIC can work together to identify hazards , manage risks and provide the safest workplace possible .”
Halsted credits Barnes ’ high standard for employee safety to Opris ’ dedication .
“ Mr . Opris ’ s dedication to the health and safety of Barnes ’ employees is something that I ’ m proud to be part of ,” says Halsted . “ Whether during our inspections , accident investigations or assisting policyholders with MIOSHA visits , the MTMIC loss control team sincerely cares about the companies that we insure and the people within those walls .”
As they say , knowledge is power , and education plays a vital role in safety . MTMIC has a wealth of loss-control information and shares that valuable content to policyholders through its magazine and website . The magazine is distributed monthly and articles appear on their blog , mtmic . com / blog . Members also have access to 700-plus training videos on the 24 / 7 online portal .
Being a “ mutual ” insurance company , MTMIC is owned entirely by the policyholders and policyholders will receive a dividend return at the end of each year if a surplus is declared by the Board of Directors .
Barnes ’ John Opris and MTMIC ’ s Travis Halsted work to create a safe and healthy working environment .
MTMIC is a trusted , experienced partner that helps companies create a healthy and safe workplace for all employees . Learn more at mimfg . org .
In February , MTMIC declared a $ 4 million dividend return to policyholders for 2022 , and overall they have returned $ 5.7 million to MMA members since the MFG Works Partners program was launched in mid-2018 .
When it comes to something as important as workplace safety , it ’ s vital to have an experienced and trusted partner . With MTMIC , MMA Members get an up-front discount on insurance premiums , an annual dividend return program and one-on-one consultation for loss control . It ’ s a win-win-win !
See mimfg . org for more about the MFG Works Partners Program and MTMIC or contact MMA ’ s Brenda Nalett at 517-487-8512 or nalett @ mimfg . org . 6