Industry Summary
The Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 55,590 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 58,028, an increase of 4.39%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.
The accident investigation below was opened on Saturday, September 3rd 2016 by OSHA representitives in PARIS, IL after learning of an incident at NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING, INC. which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Accident Date2016-09-03
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee tripped over the hitch of a stationary robot while walking across the floor to set up the equipment, requiring hospitalization for a fractured left kneecap.
The accident investigation below was opened on Monday, August 22nd 2016 by OSHA representitives in LONDON, OH which had occured previously at Stanley Electric. A employee working as a was injured on the job when the fall on same level, n.e.c.
Accident Date2016-08-22
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was working on the line, got bumped by another employee, stepped back and lost her balance falling and breaking her left wrist.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, June 1st 2016 by OSHA representitives in MUSCLE SHOALS, AL at North American Lighting, Inc.. A had been injured when the fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Accident Date2016-06-01
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was walking around the press and tripped on a floor mat falling forward and landing on his right hip. The employee was hospitalized with a right hip fracture.