Weft Knit Fabric Mills

Industry Summary

Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Knit Fabric Mills Industry.

The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, September 16th 2016 by OSHA representitives in Janesville, WI which had occured previously at Siny Corporation. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Accident Date2016-09-13
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee unplugged the carding machine and then opened the door to clean out debris. The machine then amputated his right index fingertip. The machine was still in motion at the time.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
0
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 25
Inspection Rate:
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 1

Injured Body Part