Metal Recycling Industry Project

Figure 2 - Number of employees in participating companies

Number of EmploymentNumber of companies
Self-employed16
1-1053
11-2519
26-5010
51-1003

Figure 3 - Metal recycling operations performed by the participating companies

OperationsNumber of Companies
Torch cutting60
Shearing48
Strip/cut comm. cables28
Melt metal6
Dismantle batteries5

Figure 4 - Employers' self-reported likelihood of employee lead exposure at their facilities

Likelihood of lead exposuresNumber of companies
Highly likely3
Likley4
Possibly22
Unlikely39
Definitely not33

Figure 5 - Personal protective equipment provided by the surveyed companies

 Number of companies
Gloves94
Goggles84
Hard hats72
Face shields60
Work boots55
Coveralls/uniforms50