Peanut Farming

Industry Summary

The Peanut Farming industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.65% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 192 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 6 workers. On average over the last five years, the Peanut Farming industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (30% more) than the broader All Other Crop Farming Industry

The accident investigation below was opened on Sunday, October 11th 2015 by OSHA representitives in SAMSON, AL after learning of an incident at Brooks Peanut Co., Inc. which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the other fall to lower level, unspecified
Accident Date2015-10-11
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee fell off the peanut trailer ladder while a taking moisture reading and broke his left foot/ankle.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
13.73
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 4
Inspection Rate: 0
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 1

Common Tools/Equipment