Industry Summary
The Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 18,865 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 19,614, an increase of 3.97%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.
The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, January 19th 2018 by OSHA representitives in Ames, IA at Danfoss Power Solutions. A 45 year old man working as a Machine operator was killed on the job when the employee was struck by an overhead test stand guard and was ki
Accident Date2018-01-18
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 3:50 p.m. on January 18, 2018, an employee was operating a Ren motor test stand for a hydraulic motor. The support pins for a pivoting overhead guard or hood on the unit failed and the guard dropped, striking the employee in the head. The employee suffered crushing injuries to the his head, killing him.
The accident investigation below was opened on Tuesday, March 1st 2016 by OSHA representitives in Rockford, IL at Concentric Rockford, Inc.. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Accident Date2016-02-22
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was training a coworker on an automated press. The press wasn't cycling properly, so the employee attempted to adjust a part. At this time, the coworker inadvertently cycled the press using the two-hand controls. The press ripped the skin off of the back of the employee's hand (partial de-gloving).
The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, September 21st 2015 by OSHA representitives in MANITOWOC, WI after learning of an incident at Parker Hannifin, Ltd. which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Accident Date2015-09-21
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was adjusting the wire in a bobbin winder with the guard open. The tip of his left index finger was amputated when the wire tightened.