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Metalcasting Industry Injury and Illness Rates Decline Again in 2009
Table 1. Recordable Injury and Illness Cases Per 100 Full-Time Workers
Facility Type All Manufacturing
Metalcasting Facilities Iron Metalcasters Steel Metalcasters
Steel Investment Casters Aluminum Metalcasters Copper Metalcasters Aluminum Diecasters
Other Nonferrous Diecasters
2008 5
10.6 12
13.7 8.6
10.2 9.3 8.5 7.1
2009 4.3 8.7
11.3 7.7 8.9 9
5.3 7.2 3.8
Table 2. Cases with Days Away, Restricted or Transferred Employees Per 100 Full-Time Workers
Facility Type All Manufacturing
Metalcasting Facilities Iron Metalcasters Steel Metalcasters
Steel Investment Casters Aluminum Metalcasters Copper Metalcasters Aluminum Diecasters
Other Nonferrous Diecasters
2008 2.7 5.8 5.9 8.3 4.9 6.5 5.5 4.4 3.3
2009 2.3 4.6 5.4 4.1 4.9 5.9 3.1 3.4 2.2
The domestic metalcasting indus-
try has lowered its injury rate five years running, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Occupa- tional Safety and Health Administra- tion (OSHA). The OSHA data indicated metal-
casting facilities reported 8.7 injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time employ- ees in 2009, a 17.9% decrease from 2008. The number has declined every year since 2004. Across all manufacturing, 4.3
injuries or illnesses were reported for every 100 full-time employ- ees. Iron facilities remained the most dangerous in the metalcast- ing industry, with a recordable injury or illness rate of 11.3. Nonfer- rous diecasting facilities (excluding
aluminum) were the safest (3.8). Metalcasting facilities also report-
ed a significant decrease in worker injury cases that resulted in days away, restricted or transferred work- ers in 2009. The 4.6 cases were 20.7% fewer than in 2008.
METAL
Quaker City Recognized for Energy Efforts
Quaker City Castings, Salem, Ohio,
recently was recognized by FirstEnergy of Ohio for its commitment to energy efficiency and demand reduction. The ferrous sand caster indicated
in a press release it has committed to improving its operations while si- multaneously reducing its electricity demands through various equipment upgrades, energy reduction programs and overall process optimization. The company also was recently certified to a new quality standard. Quaker City produces static no-
bake castings in gray and ductile iron, low-carbon steel, heat resistant steel and superalloys. The company also produces centrifugal castings in ductile iron, steel and compacted graphite iron.
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