Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing

Industry Summary

With employment in this industry reaching new highs, the 178 businesses operating in the Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing industry are sure to make protecting the estimated total of 10,681 employees reported in 2015 a top priority. On average over the last five years, the Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (5% more) than the broader Metal Valve Manufacturing Industry

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The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, June 13th 2016 by OSHA representitives in Lancaster, TX which had occured previously at Brasscraft Manufacturing Company. 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 Date2016-06-03

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeAn employee was operating a manual assembly cell and placed a connector into the machine. The placement of the part was incorrect, so she attempted to reposition the connector. At the same time, a ferrule nut fell onto the finger activation switch, causing the machine to operate and partially amputate the employee's right index finger.

On Tuesday, November 3rd 2015 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Sheridan, AR which had occured previously at Kohler Company. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning

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OSHA IDSevere Injury Report

Accident Date2015-10-28

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeAn employee was unjamming a bagging machine and amputated the left index finger to the first digit.

OSHA investigators arrived in Cleveland, OH on Monday, August 31st 2015 and began an accident investigation at Globe Pipe Hanger Products Inc.. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation

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OSHA IDSevere Injury Report

Accident Date2015-08-21

Accident DegreeInjury

NarrativeAn employee was operating a punch press and was using pull-backs to protect his hands. His left hand got caught in the press, and three fingers were amputated.