Industry Summary
The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 2,563 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -1.57%. The most recent numbers show a total of 21,724 businesses currently operating in the Gift Novelty and Souvenir Stores industry. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Office Supplies Stationery and Gift Stores Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.
The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, February 11th 2016 by OSHA representitives in NEW BRITAIN, CO after learning of an incident at Michael's Stores, Inc./Store #6762 which had occured on the same day. A had been injured when the fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Accident Date2016-02-11
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeWhile walking by truck pallets, an employee tripped over plastic wrap and fell to the floor. The employee suffered a broken hip from impact with the floor.