Glass and Glazing Contractors

Industry Summary

With employment in this industry reaching new highs, the 5,920 businesses operating in the Glass and Glazing Contractors industry are sure to make protecting the estimated total of 58,252 employees reported in 2015 a top priority. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Foundation Structure and Building Exterior Contractors Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, July 10th 2017 by OSHA representitives in Medley, FL which had occured previously at Mr. Glass Doors & Windows Inc.. A 28 year old Glazier had been injured when the worker fell from ladder, incurs facial cuts
OSHA ID97215.015
Accident Date2017-07-06
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 4:30 p.m. on July 6, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a manufacturer of windows and doors, was working at a multiemployer construction project, a two-story commercial building. He was working from an extension ladder and installing window frame covers on installed windows. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell, a fall height of approximately 14 feet. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for facial lacerations.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, May 31st 2017 by OSHA representitives in Glendora, CA after learning of an incident at Glendora Glass And Mirror Llc which had occured on Monday, May 22nd 2017. A 53 year old Glazier had been injured when the worker replacing glass incurs arm laceration
OSHA ID96125.015
Accident Date2017-05-22
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 9:10 a.m. on May 22, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a glass company, was at a work site and replacing a broken window. He was working from a ladder when he lost balance. His forearm struck against the broken glass in the window frame. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a severe laceration and multiple severed tendons.
On Tuesday, February 21st 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Bakersfield, CA after learning of an incident at Dale Pretzer Jr. Inc. which had occured on Thursday, February 9th 2017. A 28 year old man working as a Glazier was injured on the job when the employee sustained laceration while preventing glass from fal
OSHA ID97176.015
Accident Date2017-02-09
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 2:15 p.m. on February 9, 2017, Employee #1 was setting up the equipment for glass installation. As the employee proceeded up the ladder to install the glass at a business location, the ladder shifted. The employee tried to prevent the glass from dropping, but the glass came in contact with his left arm, causing a laceration.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
7.63
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 2441
244%
Inspection Rate: 2.37
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 43