Manufacturing Plant Achieves Zero Slip-and-Fall Incidents
The Challenge
Workplace safety incidents and heavy industrial cleaning challenges
Precision Components Manufacturing operates a high-volume metal fabrication facility running two shifts daily. The 85,000 square foot plant produces precision-machined components for aerospace and automotive industries, with strict quality and safety requirements.
The facility was experiencing 3-4 slip-and-fall incidents per year, primarily caused by metal shavings, coolant residue, and oil accumulation on production floor surfaces. Each incident resulted in workers' compensation claims, OSHA recordable injuries, lost work time, and potential liability. Their insurance carrier was threatening to raise premiums unless safety metrics improved.
- 3-4 slip-and-fall incidents per year (OSHA recordables)
- Workers' compensation claims averaging $15,000 per incident
- Insurance carrier threatening premium increases
- Metal shavings, coolant, and oil accumulation on floors
- No specialized industrial cleaning equipment
- Production workers spending time on cleaning instead of manufacturing
- Irregular cleaning schedules disrupting production flow
- No documented cleaning protocols for regulatory audits
Key Problem
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Workplace safety incidents and heavy industrial cleaning challenges...
Our Solution
Anderson Cleaning deployed our industrial cleaning division with specialized training and equipment for manufacturing environments. We conducted a comprehensive facility assessment, identifying all high-risk areas, traffic patterns, and production schedule constraints.
We implemented a daily floor care program using industrial auto-scrubbers with degreasing solutions designed specifically for manufacturing environments. Our team performs systematic cleaning between first and second shift (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM), removing metal shavings, coolant residue, and oil accumulation before the next production cycle begins.
Services Implemented
- Daily industrial floor care with auto-scrubbers
- Inter-shift cleaning (between 1st and 2nd shift)
- Metal shavings and coolant removal
- Industrial degreasing and oil removal
- High-risk area matting installation
- Rapid-response spill cleanup protocol
- Office and restroom facility maintenance
- Safety training and compliance documentation
- Weekly reporting and safety tracking dashboard
Implementation
Full program launch with trained staff and customized protocols
The Results
Zero slip-and-fall incidents for 18+ months
- Insurance carrier removed threat of premium increase
- Achieved 18+ months without a slip-and-fall incident
- Production workers freed up to focus on manufacturing tasks
- Improved floor appearance during customer facility tours
- Passed surprise OSHA inspection with zero citations
- Client expanded service to include warehouse and loading dock areas
Key Achievement
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Slip-and-fall incidents
Zero incidents for 18+ consecutive months (previously 3-4 per year)
Additional Results
"Anderson Cleaning has been a game-changer for our safety program. Their industrial cleaning expertise and commitment to working within our production schedule has eliminated our slip-and-fall problem entirely. The $45,000 in annual savings more than pays for their service."
Michael Torres
Facility Manager
Precision Components Manufacturing
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