The majority of the 60 diversified manufacturers owned and operated by EnPro Industries based in Charlotte, NC, have reported injury-free workplaces for the past several years. Collectively, they support 6,000 employees worldwide who produce a variety of proprietary products ranging from aerospace components and seals for nuclear reactors to engines that propel U.S. Navy ships.

The public company, which is a three-time winner of America’s Safest Companies competition, is so safety-driven that its manufacturing facilities open their doors to businesses that want to learn more about best safety practices in a manufacturing environment, says Joe Wheatley, vice president ...