Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing

Industry Summary

With employment in this industry reaching new highs, the 2,824 businesses operating in the Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing industry are sure to make protecting the estimated total of 38,706 employees reported in 2015 a top priority. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

On Tuesday, August 15th 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Columbus, NE after learning of an incident at 317717969 - Behlen Mfg Co which had occured on Wednesday, August 9th 2017. A 61 year old Machine operator had been injured when the employee's hand was crushed and degloved when pulled into rol
OSHA ID98223.015
Accident Date2017-08-09
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt approximately 11:25 a.m. on August 9, 2017, an employee was having a problem with a metal rolling machine, and called a mechanic. The mechanic pulled the guard back and the employee stuck his left hand into the rollers, to illustrate the problem. The employees left hand was pulled into rollers. The employees hand was crushed and de-gloved and the employee was hospitalized.
On Tuesday, August 1st 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Lantana, FL at Elite Metal Decking, Inc.. A 21 year old man working as a Welder was injured on the job when the employee's foot was run over by forklift and dislocated foot
OSHA ID97705.015
Accident Date2017-07-27
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 1:30 p.m. on July 27, 2017, an employee was walking adjacent to a 7,000 pound forklift guiding a prefabricated steel stair rail. The front left tire of the forklift ran over his left foot, causing a severe dislocation of his foot. The employee is hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
On Wednesday, August 17th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in SCRANTON, PE which had occured previously at Master Halco Inc. A had been injured when the struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-08-17
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was helping a coworker move a ladder when it fell and struck his face, fracturing his cheekbone.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
8.78
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 1423
135.2%
Inspection Rate: 3.57
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 30

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