In 2025, the average TRIR across all manufacturing workplaces that filed with OSHA (NAICS 31–33) was 2.57, based on 59,717 workplaces. The typical (median) workplace reported a TRIR of 1.77, and 34% logged no recordable cases.
Sector-wide averages hide large differences between trades, so compare against your own industry where you can. The table below ranks the manufacturing industries covered here by 2025 average TRIR.
The average TRIR for all manufacturing workplaces fell 23% between 2021 (3.32) and 2025 (2.57).
| Year | Workplaces | Avg. TRIR | Median TRIR | Avg. DART | Zero cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59,717 | 2.57 | 1.77 | 1.69 | 34% |
| 2024 | 59,426 | 2.70 | 1.99 | 1.76 | 32% |
| 2023 | 62,815 | 2.88 | 2.19 | 1.88 | 30% |
| 2022 | 55,730 | 3.28 | 2.46 | 2.20 | 27% |
| 2021 | 52,736 | 3.32 | 2.50 | 2.24 | 27% |
Averages are total cases × 200,000 ÷ total hours for the group, the way industry-wide rates are usually reported. The set of workplaces that file with OSHA changes from year to year, so part of any change reflects who reported, not only safety.
| Company size | Workplaces | Avg. TRIR | Median TRIR | Avg. DART | Median DART | Zero cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 employees | 25,293 | 3.49 | 0.00 | 2.10 | 0.00 | 56% |
| 50–249 employees | 26,379 | 3.08 | 2.21 | 1.97 | 1.30 | 20% |
| 250+ employees | 8,045 | 2.15 | 1.63 | 1.47 | 1.00 | 6% |
| All sizes | 59,717 | 2.57 | 1.77 | 1.69 | 0.63 | 34% |
| Industry | NAICS | Workplaces | Avg. TRIR | Median TRIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmills | 321113 | 561 | 4.62 | 3.75 |
| Fabricated structural metal manufacturing | 332312 | 1,132 | 3.46 | 2.58 |
| All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing | 332999 | 604 | 3.39 | 2.68 |
| Machine shops | 332710 | 1,321 | 2.79 | 2.00 |
| All other plastics product manufacturing | 326199 | 1,795 | 2.71 | 2.19 |
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