Navigational Measuring Electromedical and Control Instruments Manufacturing

Industry Summary

Between 2014 and 2015, the Navigational Measuring Electromedical and Control Instruments Manufacturing industry saw employment growth of only 2.19%. There are an average of 49 workers at each of the 8,053 establishments in the United States. On average over the last five years, the Navigational Measuring Electromedical and Control Instruments Manufacturing industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (20% more) than the broader Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Industry

The accident investigation below was opened on Tuesday, October 17th 2017 by OSHA representitives in Richmond, CA which had occured previously at Berkeley Medevices, Inc.. A 64 year old Technician had been injured when the employee fell from a ladder and suffered head trauma
OSHA ID99925.015
Accident Date2017-10-09
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 11:30 a.m. on October 9, 2017, an employee had just poured the resin material to the hopper of the "Arburg" molding machine. The employee was climbing down a 3-foot ladder when he fell and hit his head on the concrete floor. The employee was hospitalized and treated for head trauma and an injury to his back.
OSHA investigators arrived in , Sa on Wednesday, October 4th 2017 and began an accident investigation at Ecolab . A 50 year old Pest control occupation had been killed when the employee collapsed while checking mouse trap and dies
OSHA ID102626.015
Accident Date2017-10-03
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 3:00 p.m. on October 3, 2017, an employee was checking mouse trap and collapsed. The employee had a cardiovascular attack and died.
OSHA investigators arrived in Vandalia, OH on Wednesday, October 4th 2017 and began an accident investigation which had occured previously at Parlex Usa Llc. A 55 year old woman working as a Machine operator was injured on the job when the employee amputated finger in a a press machine
OSHA ID99541.015
Accident Date2017-09-27
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 4:30 p.m. on September 27, 2017, Employee #1 was inserting cables into the press. While inserting the cables, the ram came down, pinching and crushing his finger. The employee's finger was amputated and he was hospitalized for his injury.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
1.57
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 1179
120%
Inspection Rate: 1.15
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 63

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