Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Industry Summary
The Professional Scientific and Technical Services industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 8,347,995 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 8,621,491, an increase of 3.28%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (0% more) the average for the Industry.
OSHA investigators arrived in Bartlett, IL on Monday, February 11th 2019 and began an accident investigation at Quality Installations Company. A 42 year old Laborer had been killed when the
OSHA ID113512.015
Accident Date2019-02-09
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 1:00 p.m., on February 09, 2019, an employee was working on the back of a wooden billboard ratcheting new vinyl onto the sign. The employee was standing on 2 by 4's on the back side of the sign and lost balance and fell approximately 24 feet resulting in fatal blunt force trauma.
On Friday, January 4th 2019 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Southfield, MI which had occured previously at Mussio Painting Corp Dba Delights Christmas Lights Installation Llc. A 22 year old man working as a was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID112556.015
Accident Date2019-01-04
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 10:23 a.m. on January 4, 2019, an employee was removing a wreath from the upper portion of the front of the home. The employee fell from a extension ladder approximately 25-30 feet, and sustained fractures to his pelvis and legs and head/ facial area.
OSHA investigators arrived in Carmel, IN on Tuesday, December 4th 2018 and began an accident investigation at 109175 - Alt And Witzig Engineering Incorporated. A 48 year old man working as a employee was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID113655.015
Accident Date2018-12-03
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2018, Employee #1 was operating a Diedrich D50 Drill Serial #423 to gather soil samples from a potential future construction site. The auger was brought out of the soil and while wearing leather gloves, Employee #1 used their hands to clean soil from the auger while it was still operating. Employee #1's hand became entangled in the auger and was drawn into/around the auger and against the machine. Employee #2, an assistant and not an operator, hit the e-stop and called 911. Employee #1 was pronounced deceased at the scene.
OSHA Inspection Activity
Accident Rate
5 Year Average
0.39
Last 12 Months
0
Reporting Statistics
Inspection Records: 7561
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 547