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.
On Friday, January 19th 2018 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Ames, IA which had occured previously at Danfoss Power Solutions. A 45 year old Machine operator had been killed 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.
On Tuesday, March 1st 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Rockford, IL which had occured previously at Concentric Rockford, Inc.. A had been injured 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).
OSHA investigators arrived in MANITOWOC, WI on Monday, September 21st 2015 and began an accident investigation at Parker Hannifin, Ltd.. 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.