Newell, WV—Federal OSHA workplace-safety record

Newell, WV

10 severe-injury reports between 2015-09-02 and 2025-09-18, 68 OSHA inspections, and 31 Form 300/301 injury filings on federal record in Newell, West Virginia.

10Severe injuries

9Hospitalizations

68OSHA inspections

31Injury filings

Employers with the most severe injuries in Newell

# Employer Severe-injury reports

1 The Fiesta Tableware Company 3 2 Marsh Bellofram Corporation 2 3 Congo Corp 1 4 Ergon-West Virginia, Inc. 1 5 Homer Laughlin China Company 1 6 KAG Energy 1 7 The Homer Laughlin China Company 1

Example incidents

The Fiesta Tableware Company NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2025-09-18 · Other fall to lower level unspecified
An employee was working to lower casting benches from the second floor to the first floor. The process involved several chain falls and a forklift. The employee was sitting over top of the floor opening when the bench rocked, causing him to lose balance and slide from the bench. He caught himself before falling to the floor below. The employee sustained injuries to his left shoulder, elbow, and hand. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for his left forearm.
KAG Energy NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2024-10-15 · Other fall to lower level unspecified
An employee fell from a tank trailer during a pre-trip inspection. The employee landed on the ground and suffered a broken left ankle.
Marsh Bellofram Corporation NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2023-12-11 · Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
An employee was replacing a contactor inside an electrical panel attached directly to a press. The press itself was receiving power from another main panel. After replacing the contactor, the employee flipped the switch and an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's elbow, bicep, and neck.
Ergon-West Virginia, Inc. NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2022-09-06 · Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was loosening a flange in a hydrogen unit. Residual gas escaped and ignited, causing second-degree burns to the side of the employee's face and elbow.
The Fiesta Tableware Company NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2022-07-02 · Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
An employee was dumping a hopper when it became stuck. The employee was adjusting the safety pins holding the hopper's arm when their left little finger was caught between an arm and a pin. The employee suffered a possible partial amputation of the finger.
The Fiesta Tableware Company NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA · 2021-12-15 · Other fall to lower level, unspecified
An employee was carrying aluminum food trays down a set of stairs when she missed a stair and fell, resulting in a foot injury.

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