The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 263 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -1.1%. The most recent numbers show a total of 429 businesses currently operating in the Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing industry. On average over the last five years, the Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (17% more) than the broader Rubber Product Manufacturing Industry