Akron, OH—Federal OSHA workplace-safety record

Akron, OH

129 severe-injury reports between 2015-02-16 and 2025-10-27, 347 OSHA inspections, and 1,699 Form 300/301 injury filings on federal record in Akron, Ohio.

129Severe injuries

105Hospitalizations

347OSHA inspections

1,699Injury filings

Employers with the most severe injuries in Akron

# Employer Severe-injury reports

1 Cleveland Clinic Akron General 4 2 AT&T 3 3 Akron Foundry Company 2 4 Caliber Mold and Machine 2 5 FOUNDATION INDUSTRIES INC. 2 6 KLE Construction Company 2 7 Landmark Plastic Corp 2 8 Landmark Plastics Corporation 2 9 Lowe's Home Improvement 2 10 NELSON TREE SERVICE, INC. 2

Example incidents

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products, Inc. AKRON, OHIO · 2025-10-27 · Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
An employee was pulling a rubber conveyor belt around the end of a line to connect it to the mechanical portion underneath. The employee's right hand was pulled into the gears under the belt, causing an amputation to the right thumb.
Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America Inc. AKRON, OHIO · 2025-10-25 · Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee was performing maintenance under a kettle. When he removed a tri-clamp on a transfer line, the hot fat and broth material in the kettle poured out onto his arm. The employee was hospitalized with burns.
C & W Facility Services Inc. AKRON, OHIO · 2025-10-15 · Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
An employee's hand was caught in a conveyor belt as they worked to clear a jam in a piece of equipment. The employee suffered a dislocation to the right elbow, as well as a broken ulna near the elbow, and was hospitalized.
Mueller Electric Company Inc AKRON, OHIO · 2025-09-08 · Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
An employee was working to unjam a crimper machine. The machine cycled and crushed the employee's left thumb, causing an amputation.
The Schwebels Baking Company AKRON, OHIO · 2025-08-23 · Fall on same level n.e.c.
A delivery driver was working to open a door at a supermarket so he could make his delivery of bread products. The door was stuck, and when he applied force to open it, it came loose, knocking him back and causing him to strike his head on the wall or floor. The employee sustained a skull fracture, brain swelling, and lost consciousness.
Frito-Lay Inc AKRON, OHIO · 2025-06-28 · Fall on same level due to slip or trip
An employee was walking while doing product inventory. The employee slipped and fell on metal decking and sustained a laceration to their left shin and calf area. The employee required hospitalization and surgery.

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Source: federal OSHA Severe Injury Reports, inspections, and ITA Form 300/301 filings. Counts reflect federal jurisdiction only.