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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• Recent Accident Reports

OSHA investigators arrived in Atlanta, GA on Monday, September 19th 2016 and began an accident investigation at United Structural Products, Llc. A employee working as a was injured on the job 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.

On Monday, December 28th 2015 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in TINLEY PARK, IL which had occured previously at Panduit Corporation. 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.

On Thursday, November 12th 2015 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in LEEDS, AL which had occured previously at Hubbell Power Systems. A had been injured 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.