Electric Power Generation

Industry Summary

The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 1,875 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -1.17%. The most recent numbers show a total of 3,196 businesses currently operating in the Electric Power Generation industry. On average over the last five years, the Electric Power Generation industry has a slightly higher OSHA reported accident rate (11% more) than the broader Electric Power Generation Transmission and Distribution Industry

On Tuesday, January 2nd 2018 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Stockton, CA at Renewable Technologies Incorporated. A 59 year old man working as a Other financial officer was killed on the job when the employee fell through skylight and was killed
OSHA ID101851.015
Accident Date2017-12-29
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeOn December 29, 2017, an employee was setting up a drone and fell through a skylight. The employee fell approximately 40 feet to the concrete floor and sustained multiple injuries. The employee died as a result of those injuries.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, January 3rd 2018 by OSHA representitives in Marlborough, MA at Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.. A 30 year old man working as a Elevator installer was injured on the job when the
OSHA ID101871.015
Accident Date2017-12-29
Accident DegreeHospitalized injury
NarrativeAt 2:20 p.m. on December 29, 2017, an employee was testing electrical equipment when an arc blast occurred. The employee received electrical shock and burns, which he was hospitalized.
On Tuesday, November 28th 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Mount Laurel, NJ which had occured previously at Ewp Renewable Corporation. A 23 year old man working as a Laborer was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID101482.015
Accident Date2017-11-27
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 6:30 p.m. on November 27, 2017, Employee #1 had finished cleaning the building and restarted the machine. The employee proceeded to exit the building at the end of his shift. As Employee #1 left, he made contact with the conveyor and was pulled in, killing him. The employee sustained an amputated right arm, a severe head laceration and multiple fractures.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
10.26
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 1746
138.3%
Inspection Rate: 4.87
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 144