Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Industry Summary

Between 2014 and 2015, the Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance industry saw employment growth of only 1.86%. There are an average of 4 workers at each of the 92,719 establishments in the United States. On average over the last five years, the Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (25% more) than the broader Automotive Repair and Maintenance Industry

The accident investigation below was opened on Saturday, March 23rd 2019 by OSHA representitives in Vicksburg, MS which had occured previously at Mississippi Lime Company. A 64 year old man working as a Helper was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID114716.015
Accident Date2019-03-22
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 7:45 p.m. on March 22, 2019, an employee died from third-degree burns he suffered when an oily rag ignited after coming into contact with a propane heater. The employee was hospitalized, where he remained for sixteen days before his death.
On Thursday, February 7th 2019 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in State Road, NC at 141073 - Kenneth Moody'S Garage, Inc.. A 59 year old man working as a employee was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID113617.015
Accident Date2019-01-19
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeOn January 19, 2019, an employee was involved in an incident where he was struck by an object and was killed.
OSHA investigators arrived in Baldwin, NY on Tuesday, January 15th 2019 and began an accident investigation after learning of an incident at Upol Service Station, Inc. which had occured on Monday, January 14th 2019. A 59 year old man working as a Automobile mechanic apprentice was killed on the job when the employee was struck by suv during robbery attempt and was kill
OSHA ID112726.015
Accident Date2019-01-14
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 7:30 a.m. on January 14, 2019, an employee was intentionally struck by a customer who attempted to leave the gas station without paying for fuel for their SUV, killing him.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
3.34
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 6600
125.3%
Inspection Rate: 0.61
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 178

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