HOME INDUSTRY METAL FABRICATION MACHINE SHOPS GO BACK Machine Shops Machine shops play an important part in the metal fabrication industry. This is where metal parts are cut to different sizes and tailored for specific end use applications. These shops ultimately machine metal parts for industries, like the aircraft and automotive industries. Heavy Machine Shop Equipment Machinists use various types of equipment for cutting raw materials into specified shapes and sizes. Here is a look at some of the machines utilized: Band Saws An endless saw, typically in a vertical position. Drill press Drilling and boring holes into metal. Drilling and cutting metal are activities where many workplace eye injuries occur. Grinding Station Removing excess material from a work piece. Lathe Rotating tool for cutting, sanding, and shaping metal. Milling Machine A machine for rotating a cutter on flat metal surfaces.You will definitely need cut resistant gloves when handling the milling cutters. Table Saws Circular saw mounted on the underside of a bench. While there are machine guards in place for protecting workers, there are still many hazards where PPE is essential. All of the above machines put a wearer’s eyes at risk. Flying debris, metal fragments, metal projectiles and particles are real concerns for those working around machines. In addition, workers cleaning these machines put their eyes and hands into direct contact with harsh splashing chemicals. When it comes to hand injuries, many injuries occur when workers are moving sharp metal across the machine shop. We cover all the machine shop hazards more in depth below. Before going into the hazards though, let us closely examine the workers that make up this industry. In 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported there were over 370,000 total Machinists working in the US. These workers use hand machine tools to fabricate or make modifications to metal, plastics or wood. When you look only at Machine Shops, there are a little over 84,000 machinists across the US. Here are the other workers making up this industry: Occupations Click an occupation to expand for more information. Assemblers and Fabricators Cutting, Punching and Press Machine Setters Grinding, Lapping, Polishing and Buffing Machine Operators Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Industrial Machinery Mechanics Industrial Maintenance Workers Laborers and Material Movers, by Hand Lathe and Turning Machine Operators Machinists Machine Tool Cutting Setters and Operators Computer-Controlled Machine Operators Material Moving Workers Milling and Planning Machine Setters, Operators Welding, Soldering and Brazing Machine Operators Welding Cutters and Fitters "For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind" Eleanor Everet We know machinists work around a lot of gadgets and machines. To stay safe in this working environment, it truly takes an ongoing awareness and state of mind where PPE is an absolute must. As discussed above, machine shop workers are responsible for transforming metal into intermediate or end products. Every time metal is transformed, there are inherent risks and hazards faced. MCR Safety is committed to the challenge of keeping metalworkers safe. Let's get your state of mind focused on the hazards Machine Shops face! Research Sources & Disclaimers Common Machine Shops Hazards Find the right MCR Safety product that protects you against these common hazards. Chemicals and Liquids Cleaning, wiping off, and degreasing machines expose workers to harsh chemicals. In addition, machine and metalworking fluids affect workers hands. Common Applications Finisher polishing metal Laborer cleaning machines after use MG9648 New PredaStretch™ Work Gloves 18 Gauge Seamless Nylon Shell Full PVC Nitrile Coating with Sandy... 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