Apiculture

Industry Summary

The Apiculture industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 2,990 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 3,116, an increase of 4.21%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Other Animal Production Industry.

The accident investigation below was opened on Tuesday, July 7th 2009 by OSHA representitives in Redding, CA at Beneficial Insectary Inc. A Not specified mechanic had been injured when the worker crushes thumb while moving metal plate
OSHA ID202488888
Accident Date2009-06-09
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeOne June 9, 2009, Employee #1, a maintenance and service manager with Beneficial Insectary Inc., was constructing a metal box. He was guiding a heavy metal plat e into place when he lost control of the plate, crushing his right thumb. Employ ee #1's thumb was later amputated by a medical doctor.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
0
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 57
133.3%
Inspection Rate: 1.15
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 1

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