Consumer Goods Rental

Industry Summary

The Consumer Goods Rental industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.2% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 19,722 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 8 workers. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Rental and Leasing Services Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, March 23rd 2017 by OSHA representitives in Reading, PA which had occured previously at Rent-A-Center East, Inc.. A 33 year old had been injured when the employee shot by passing cyclist and was injured
OSHA ID94122.015
Accident Date2017-03-03
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 11:00 a.m. on March 3, 2017, an employee was making a delivering furniture and/or appliances to a residence, when a man riding a bicycle opened fire on the delivery box truck. The employee's right arm and left pelvis area was struck by several rounds of bullets, resulting in fractures and puncture wound to his abdomen. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
OSHA investigators arrived in CHICAGO, IL on Thursday, August 11th 2016 and began an accident investigation at Motivate International Ink.. A had been injured when the pedal cycle collision in roadway
OSHA IDSevere Injury Report
Accident Date2016-08-11
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeWhile driving a work bicycle, an employee was struck by a moving vehicle, suffering bruises and scrapes on the legs, shoulders, and arms.
On Wednesday, August 10th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Destin, FL which had occured previously at Coastal Beach Service Of Nwfl, Inc.. A 22 year old Attendant had been killed when the employee was killed by lightening
OSHA ID87775.015
Accident Date2016-08-05
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt approximately 3:30 p.m. on August 5, 2016, Employee #1 was taking down an umbrella when he was struck and killed by lightening.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
1.16
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 409
420%
Inspection Rate: 0.15
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 20

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