Industry Summary
The Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 381,871 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 395,249, an increase of 3.5%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (0% more) the average for the Industry.
On Wednesday, May 8th 2019 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Harrodsburg, KY at 60787 - Corning Incorporated. A 36 year old man working as a employee was killed on the job when the
Accident Date2019-05-06
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeOn May 6, 2019, an operator at a melting glass operation was noted to have abnormal behavior and speech by his coworkers. The employee was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, February 27th 2019 by OSHA representitives in Tampa, FL after learning of an incident at Faour'S Mirror Corp. which had occured on the same day. A 40 year old man working as a employee was killed on the job when the
Accident Date2019-02-27
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 11:00 a.m. on February 27, 2019, an employee was inside a shipping container that contained crates filled with glassware. While inside the container, several of the crates fell over and was crushed the employee. The employee was killed.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, February 27th 2019 by OSHA representitives in Fort Myers, FL which had occured previously at Fortress Block, Llc. A 61 year old had been killed when the
Accident Date2019-02-27
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 9:57 a.m. on February 27, 2019, an employee was using a forklift to deliver concrete blocks to a residential construction site. During work, the forklift tipped over, crushing the employee beneath the forklift's lifting mechanism. The employee was killed.