Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Industry Summary

The Convention and Trade Show Organizers industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 49,291 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 50,804, an increase of 3.07%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Other Support Services Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

OSHA investigators arrived in Anaheim, CA on Monday, March 6th 2017 and began an accident investigation at Freeman Expositions Inc. A 19 year old had been injured when the employee fractured ankle when struck by wooden crate
OSHA ID93653.015
Accident Date2017-02-06
Accident DegreeNon Hospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 6:45 p.m. on February 6, 2017, an employee was sitting in a chair adjacent to a freight trailer that was being loaded with palleted and crated freight. The freight was part of an exhibitor's booth at a convention center. As a forklift operator was loading an empty crate into the trailer, the load slipped from the forks and struck one of the employee's ankles. He sustained a fracture to his ankle, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
On Wednesday, September 28th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in ORLANDO, FL which had occured previously at Arena Event Services, Inc.. A had been injured when the compressed or pinched by shifting objected or equipment
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-09-28
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeWhile building a tent, an employee's right index finger was caught and lacerated between a crown and a brace.
On Thursday, June 9th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Orlando, FL which had occured previously at Freeman Decorating Co. . A had been injured when the other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-06-06
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was smashing down the trash on top of a metal dumpster when he fell 4 to 6 feet, injuring his head, left calf, torso, and scapula.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
1.91
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 92
400%
Inspection Rate: 0.35
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 8

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