Aluminum Sheet Plate and Foil Manufacturing

Industry Summary

The Aluminum Sheet Plate and Foil Manufacturing industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 15,732 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 16,374, an increase of 4.08%.

The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, November 2nd 2017 by OSHA representitives in Downey, CA after learning of an incident at Umc Acquisition Corp which had occured on Thursday, October 26th 2017. A 63 year old Machine operator had been injured when the
OSHA ID105607.015
Accident Date2017-10-26
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 6:30 a.m. on October 26, 2017, an employee was clearing a log saw machine that was in operation while wearing gloves from the backside of the machine. The employee's hand was pulled into the belt and pulley system and amputated his right index and middle fingers. The employee was hospitalized.
On Tuesday, May 31st 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in TALLASSEE, AL at Pocahontas Aluminum Company, Inc.. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the other fall to lower level, unspecified
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-05-31
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was hospitalized due to a fall from his trailer resulting in four broken ribs and a punctured lung.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, May 25th 2016 by OSHA representitives in TEMPLE, TE after learning of an incident at Reynolds Consumer Products which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-05-25
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was clearing a jam when his finger was smashed by two rollers. His ring fingertip was surgically amputated.

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Accident Rate

5 Year Average
7.91
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 127
80%
Inspection Rate: 4.48
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 14

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