Wiring Device Manufacturing

Industry Summary

The Wiring Device Manufacturing industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 42,354 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 43,744, an increase of 3.28%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

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The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, September 19th 2016 by OSHA representitives in Atlanta, GA which had occured previously at United Structural Products, Llc. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation

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OSHA IDSevere Injury Report

Accident Date2016-09-01

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeAn employee amputated the left middle and ring fingers while running metal through the flat press.

The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, December 28th 2015 by OSHA representitives in TINLEY PARK, IL after learning of an incident at Panduit Corporation which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the compressed or pinched by shifting objected or equipment

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OSHA IDSevere Injury Report

Accident Date2015-12-28

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeOn December 28, 2015 at 21:45 an employee shut down a production machine to clear a jam. The employee's left thumb was in a pinch point when a spring released pinching the employee's thumb and causing an avulsion and broken bone. The tip of the thumb was later partially amputated.

The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, November 12th 2015 by OSHA representitives in LEEDS, AL which had occured previously at Hubbell Power Systems. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the fall on same level due to slipping

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OSHA IDSevere Injury Report

Accident Date2015-11-12

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeAn employee was tightening a bolt with a wrench, slipped, and fell to the floor landing on the left side and arm. The employee sustained bruised lungs and a blood clot.