Automotive Body Paint Interior and Glass Repair

Industry Summary

The Automotive Body Paint Interior and Glass Repair industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 249,268 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 259,530, an increase of 4.12%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Automotive Repair and Maintenance Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

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The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, March 22nd 2019 by OSHA representitives in Nash, TX which had occured previously at Wright'S Auto Body & Glass, Inc.. A 55 year old man working as a Automobile body was killed on the job when the

OSHA ID114708.015

Accident Date2019-03-14

Accident DegreeFatality

NarrativeAt 3:00 p.m. on March 14, 2019, an employee was kneeling next to a skylight on the roof of a paint shop to observe the installation of guy wires to the stack of the building's ventilation system. He fell through the skylight an approximate 16 feet and struck a concrete floor. The employee suffered a head injury and was killed.

OSHA investigators arrived in Paso Robles, CA on Tuesday, January 2nd 2018 and began an accident investigation which had occured previously at Davis Body Shop, Inc.. A 64 year old man working as a Automobile body was killed on the job when the employee exited paint booth, collapses, and later dies

OSHA ID101967.015

Accident Date2017-12-29

Accident DegreeFatality

NarrativeAt 3:00 p.m. on December 29, 2017, an employee had just finished an auto body paint job and exited the paint booth. The employee collapsed and later passed away from unknown causes.

OSHA investigators arrived in Stephenville, TX on Wednesday, December 20th 2017 and began an accident investigation which had occured previously at Outlaw Trailer Conversions. A 46 year old man working as a Laborer was killed on the job when the employee fell from ladder and was killed from head injuries

OSHA ID101628.015

Accident Date2017-12-15

Accident DegreeFatality

NarrativeAt 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2017, an employee was climbing a 6 foot ladder and stepped on the second rung from the top before straddling the top of the ladder. The employee fell when the ladder became unbalanced and hit his head on the concrete. The employee was transported to the Fort Worth Hospital where he died from his injuries.

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