With recent employment losses of over -6.52%, The Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing industry has been taking a real beating. The last reported numbers showed about 62,960 employees working within the industry which is a shocking decrease considering the numbers were reported at 67,348 in 2014. All told there are a total of 1,366 businesses in operation with the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing industry. On average over the last five years, the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (6% more) than the broader Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Industry