Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing

Industry Summary

The Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.43% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 100 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 128 workers. On average over the last five years, the Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (10% more) than the broader Grain and Oilseed Milling Industry

On Wednesday, October 5th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Lancaster, PA which had occured previously at Kellogg'S Company. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Accident Date2016-09-23
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was trying to unjam the slide gate on a conveyor when the slide gate contacted and amputated his left middle fingertip. The device was not locked out at the time.
On Friday, September 2nd 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Mc Bride, MO at Gilster Mary Lee. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the exposure to environmental heat
Accident Date2016-08-28
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was hospitalized for heat exhaustion after cleaning his tote area on the belt system.
The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, August 29th 2016 by OSHA representitives in Omaha, NE after learning of an incident at Kellogg'S which had occured on Tuesday, August 23rd 2016. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Accident Date2016-08-23
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAs an employee was transitioning from a platform to a ladder, he lost his grip and fell backwards 6.5 feet. He fractured his left hip and left elbow.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
17.01
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 129
450%
Inspection Rate: 12.75
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 21