On August 3, 2004, the Hackney Midwest plant employees surpassed one full year without any "Lost Time Accidents". Hackney applauds it's employees for being safety conscious in their day to day duties. It takes a lot of effort on everyone's part for no accidents to occur. In honor of this incredible accomplishment, the Kansas plant employees were treated to a free lunch consisting of steak, baked potato, corn, salad, peach cobbler, and ice cream.