Thu, 04/07/2022 - 15:59

By Ashley Reyes

Erik HeitmanErik Heitman is the SEMA Future Leaders Network’s (FLN) newest spotlight member. Heitman is the brand manager at FASS Diesel Fuel Systems, manufacturers of a fuel-air separation system designed to eliminate air and vapor trapped in diesel fuel.

Get to know Heitman in his interview with SEMA below:

SEMA: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Erik Heitman: The only thing standing in your way is you. Self-doubt and criticism are things we all struggle with. Learning how to combat this takes time, and consistent effort, but is a game-changer.

SEMA: What keeps you in the industry?

EH: I love helping others and finding ways to keep the younger generations excited about the industry.

SEMA: Where can you be found on a Saturday?

EH: I can be found at the local racetrack or at a Cars & Coffee.

SEMA: How do you prepare for an important meeting?

EH: I prepare by making sure I have good questions about the topic and take time well beforehand to think through what we’re going to cover.

SEMA: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be?

EH: Rick Hendrick—he is so good at putting the right people in the right places in both his dealerships and race team. It would be a privilege just to meet him.

If you are a current FLN member, fill out an FLN member spotlight form. Selected candidates may be featured on FLN’s social media, SEMA News and FLN member updates.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 11:33

By SEMA Editors

 

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

 

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Sales Account Manager
Energy Suspension is hiring a sales account manager. The ideal candidate preferably has a thorough understanding of the automotive aftermarket covering several distribution channels and relevant experience in a position of similar responsibility. This person must be detail oriented, an excellent communicator, problem solver and a strong desire to exceed sales objectives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is also necessary.

Marketing Manager
Turn 14 Distribution is hiring a marketing manager to lead development and execution of all T14 events. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a rolling 12-month calendar of industry events; securing and maintaining relationships with sponsors; all status reports, packets, promotional materials, invoices and any media coverage details and logistics.

Industrial Designer
Oracle Lighting is hiring an industrial designer. Under the direction of the director of product development, this position is responsible for developing concept drawings based on input from R&D, creating photorealistic renderings of on-vehicle applications, working closely with the R&D and design team to achieve client design demands and presenting pre-visualized ideas for in-house projects and clients. A minimum four years’ experience in 3-D design software and automotive design environment is required.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 11:30
Thu, 04/07/2022 - 11:25

By Ashley Reyes

Holley LS Fest has become the go-to event for fans of GM’s high performance do-it-all LS engine platform. This year, Holley is bringing LS Fest West back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway just outside of Las Vegas.

The SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is hosting a mixer for its members inside the Optima Booth on Thursday, April 21, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT).

The event is the ideal time for members to grow and expand their professional network. Attendees will network with industry friends in a relaxed environment, learn about resources available to council members and connect directly with the MPMC Select Committee.

Lean more about the event and RSVP here.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 09:51

 

ChevelleBurnyzz Speed Shop Inaugural Car Auction Moves Over $1 Million in Sales

Burnyzz Speed Shop held a car auction featuring a variety of cars and trucks built and restored by the company. The two-day auction saw more than $1 million in sales. The goal of this first-time auction was to put collectors behind the wheel of their dream iconic car, and to facilitate classic and collector car consignment, purchases and transportation.

BroncoNearly 100 of some of the most beautiful and collectible cars from across the country were sold, with a ’70 Chevelle SS and ’21 Ford Bronco leading the way, earning $126,000 and $100,000 respectively. The two-day event was held at World Equestrian Center, Expo 2 (Florida), and a future event is already planned for December of this year.

The Burnyzz black and white ’70 Chevelle SS sold for $126,000 and featured a new GM 427 C.I. LS7 w/Hot Cam making 600 hp, with a Tremec five-speed transmission. Burnyzz Speed Shop added a full RideTech suspension with adjustable coil overs, Wilwood brakes, Dakota Digital gauges, and completed the build with a high-quality leather interior.

The brand-new ’21 Ford Bronco was a special project for Burnyzz Speed Shop and included an upgrade to the Bandlands Series, Hill Start Assist, Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology and leather trimmed seats, as well as a host of additional luxury enhancements, pushing the auction price up to $100,000.

Devron Jeffers Named Speedway Motorsports Vice President of Business Development

Senior business executive and sales professional Devron Jeffers has returned to Speedway Motorsports as vice president of business development for the company’s national sales team, as announced by Speedway Motorsports Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Kevin Camper. Jeffers will be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and focus on national sales opportunities for companies headquartered in Texas and the central United States. He will oversee a portfolio of event entitlement, hospitality, facility rental and sports marketing assets amongst Speedway Motorsports’ 11 venues. From 1997 to 2017, Jeffers held a variety of sales positions at Texas Motor Speedway starting with Speedway Club sales representative. Most recently, he served as the chief revenue officer with the East Coast Hockey League’s Allen Americans.

Keystone CelebrationKeystone Automotive Operations Celebrates 50th Anniversary at 2022 BIG Show

Keystone Automotive Operations celebrated its 50th anniversary at the 2022 Keystone Automotive Operations BIG Show sponsored by Weather Guard, in March. The 50-year Legacy Celebration presentation at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center ballroom was the first activity of a full show agenda.

Opening the two-day annual customer event honoring company founder, Joe Amato alongside an impressive roster of associates, customers, industry suppliers, manufacturers and organizations, the company paid homage to many of those who had contributed to its success for the last five decades.

As part of the show activities, attendees were treated to a host of networking opportunities, a Friday night concert presented by Weather Guard, and a Saturday evening reception in addition to 50th  Anniversary activities. Special displays included an Amato’s championship winning NHRA dragster as well as a unique collection of memorabilia from his personal collection alongside a variety of items representing the history of Keystone Automotive Operations over the many years.

New Owners for North Florida Motorplex

The North Florida Motorplex—the dragstrip and dirt track in Fountain, Florida, formerly known as Powerhouse Motorsports Park—has new owners. Kevin and Cody McDaniel—brothers that operate Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Florida and Alabama—have taken over ownership of the facility, home to the 1/8-mile dragstrip now sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). Track improvements include a new concession stand, tower and bleachers. In addition, officials have widened the dragstrip, plus installed new concrete walls, lighting, and an Accutime timing system. With sponsorship from Coca-Cola, the track will offer a $60,000 points fund, bonuses and a vacation package to Panama City Beach.

MAP Services Corp. Adds 17 New Brands to Client Portfolio

MAP Services Corp. announced the addition of 10 new clients with 17 brands in the automotive aftermarket and powersports. The company's Do-It-For-Me service business model provides a unique service. “We feel a service provider should do exactly that, provide a service and not create more work for a client” says David Portugal, founder of MAP services.

“These new clients have seen the benefits of using MAP Services Corp to monitor and enforce their price polices,” said Portugal.

  • Valterra -Tire Minder
  • Vibrant Performance
  • Oracle Lighting
  • Advanced Clutch Technology
  • Ohlins
  • Rizoma
  • Maxxis
  • Anzo
  • Gold Eagle Brands: 303, 104+ Octane Booster, Cindo, HEET, No Leak, Sta-Bil, TriNova
  • Bridgestone

Wheel Pros Acquires TeraFlex

Wheel Pros, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., and in partnership with management, announced it has acquired TeraFlex, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket suspensions, shocks, and other components for automotive and off-roading enthusiasts. TeraFlex has established brands, such as Falcon, and in-house product development capabilities that deliver high-performance, quality products. TeraFlex operates three domestic U.S. facilities and sells 3,470 distinct product SKUs across 24 core product families.

Goodyear to Develop Domestic Source of Natural Rubber

Goodyear

The roots of Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a species of dandelion known as “TK” that has proven to be a valuable alternative to natural rubber trees. Photo credit: Farmed Materials.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and BioMADE to work with Ohio-based Farmed Materials to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion.

Natural rubber has been classified as a strategic raw material that serves as a critical ingredient in military, aircraft and truck tires. Today, more than 90% of the world's natural rubber is made from latex derived from rubber trees and is primarily sourced from tropical locations outside of the United States.

The program will build on research that analyzed more than 2,500 species of plants but found only a few with properties suitable for use in tires. Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a species of dandelion known as “TK,” has proven to be a valuable alternative to natural rubber trees. Farmed Materials has shown initial positive results in pilot programs for TK, yielding strong harvests that necessitate the need for additional planting and funding. While rubber trees typically take seven years to produce the latex needed for rubber production, dandelions can be harvested every six months. TK dandelions are also resilient and can grow in more temperate climates, such as Ohio.

Backed by the DoD, the collaboration of Goodyear, BioMADE and Farmed Materials will accelerate commercialization of TK, beginning in the spring of 2022 with the planting and harvesting of TK seeds in Ohio. The natural rubber produced will be used in the production of military aircraft tires that will be built and tested under rigorous applications by Goodyear in cooperation with the AFRL at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. If additional testing provides promising results, Goodyear sees potential for the application of TK rubber to be used in all tire applications.

Fullbay Acquires Dieselmatic

Fullbay, the turnkey platform designed to improve the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, has acquired DieselmaticDigital Inc., the digital marketing agency focused exclusively on diesel repair shops. The acquisition layers the digital marketing services of Dieselmatic onto the shop management software Fullbay already offers to help drive demand for repair shop businesses. Terms of the acquisition, which closed April 1, were not disclosed.

Working exclusively in the commercial vehicle-repair industry allows the Dieselmatic team to create unique content, coupled with proven digital techniques and strategies that consistently improve online rankings. The acquisition transition will be seamless for existing Fullbay and Dieselmatic customers and employees. Fullbay expects to retain all employees of both organizations, and anticipates continued growth through cross-branding, customer integration and implementation of best practices. Future integrations between the two brands will include an end-to-end analytics dashboard that provides shop owners with a true ROI on marketing.

MoogMOOG Creates Enhancements to Premium Control Arms Product Line

MOOG, the  steering and suspension brand from Tenneco Inc.'s DRiV group, recently announced a series of enhancements to its premium control arms.

MOOG constantly tests and develops new engineering solutions to improve vehicle ride and performance. Innovations to MOOG Premium control arms include induction-hardened studs and carbon fiber-reinforced bearings with PTFE. Induction-hardened studs provide added strength, while the patent-pending carbon fiber-reinforced bearings reduce socket friction compared to typical non-reinforced bearings. Together these innovations provide longer socket life.

Many of the enhanced control arms come complete with all hardware needed for a fast and easy installation and a laser-etched MOOG product ID to guarantee genuine MOOG quality.

Race Winning Brands Acquires PAC Racing Springs

Race Winning Brands Inc. (RWB), a portfolio company of MiddleGround Capital, has announced the acquisition of PAC Racing Springs (PAC), a manufacturer of high-performance valve springs serving the automotive and powersports performance and racing aftermarket. PAC represents the ninth add-on acquisition for Race Winning Brands.

PAC is headquartered and operates out of an industry-leading facility in Southfield, Michigan, just outside Detroit. PAC’s product line further enhances RWB’s ability to serve various racing markets, from circle track to drag racing. PAC’s manufacturing and supporting operations will remain based out their current Southfield, Michigan, headquarters.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 09:18

NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award

NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s (NHOF) class of 2023, a group that will comprise the first Hall of Fame ballot in two years following the pandemic. Award winners are also eligible for NHOF enshrinement. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, comprised of 62 industry professionals, will vote for the class of 2023 and Landmark Award on Wednesday, May 4. The 63rd vote goes to winners of a NASCAR.com Fan Vote (nascar.com/halloffame), which is will close on April 29. Following are the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023 nominees and Landmark Award nominees:

Modern Era Ballot

  • Neil Bonnett, won 18 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including consecutive Coca-Cola 600 victories.
  • Tim Brewer, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief.
  • Jeff Burton, won 21 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including the Southern 500 and two Coca-Cola 600s.
  • Carl Edwards, winner of 28 NASCAR Cup Series races and 2007 Xfinity Series champion.
  • Harry Gant, winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, including two Southern 500 victories.
  • Harry Hyde, 1970 NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief.
  • Matt Kenseth, 2003 NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of 39 Cup races.
  • Larry Phillips, first five-time NASCAR weekly series national champion.
  • Ricky Rudd, won 23 times in NASCAR Cup Series, including the 1997 Brickyard 400.
  • Kirk Shelmerdine, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief.

Pioneer Ballot

  • Sam Ard, NASCAR Xfinity Series pioneer and two-time champion.
  • AJ Foyt, won seven NASCAR Cup Series races including the 1972 Daytona 500.
  • Banjo Matthews, built cars that won more than 250 NASCAR Cup Series races and three championships.
  • Hershel McGriff, 1986 NASCAR West Series champion.
  • Ralph Moody, two-time NASCAR Cup Series owner champion as the “mechanical genius” of Holman-Moody.

Landmark Award

  • Janet Guthrie, the first female to compete in a NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway race.
  • Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR’s first flagman; established NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium with Bill France Sr.
  • Mike Helton, named third president of NASCAR in 2000; career included track operator roles at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.
  • Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice chair and one of the most influential women in sports.
  • Dr. Joseph Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway.

Nitro RXNitro Rallycross to Launch Global Series in June, Announces All-Electric Class  

Nitro Rallycross (Nitro RX) will launch its inaugural global season on June 18–19 at England’s Lydden Hill Race Circuit for the first of ten races staged in six countries, including Sweden, Finland, Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United States. The 2022–23 Nitro RX season will also feature competition with the debut of the FC1-X in the new Group E division. Created by First Corner, LLC, in collaboration with QEV Technologies and Nitro RX, the FC1-X delivers the electric equivalent of 1,070 peak hp and accelerates from 0–60 in 1.4 seconds. In addition, the Supercar class and NRX Next class return for this season.  

2022–23 Nitro Rallycross Championship Schedule (subject to change)

  • June 18–19: England (Lydden Hill Race Circuit)
  • July 30–31: Sweden
  • August 27–28: Finland
  • October 1–2: Minneapolis
  • October 29–30: Los Angeles
  • November 12–3: Phoenix
  • December 10–11: Saudi Arabia
  • January 21–22, 2023: Quebec, Canada
  • February 4–5, 2023: Alberta, Canada
  • March TBA, 2023: Nitro RX 2022–23 Series Finale, TBA, USA

For more information, visit nitrorallycross.com.

Toyota GazooToyota Gazoo Racing Announces New Single-Make Series “GR Cup”

Toyota Gazoo Racing North America has announced a new single-make series, the “GR Cup,” featuring the Toyota GR86. Based in the United States, the GR Cup will feature seven race events with dates and locations to be announced later. Each competitor will run identical Toyota GR86 vehicles, emphasizing driver skill and car setup. For more information, visit toyotagazooracing.com.

Las Vegas to Host Formula 1 Night Race in 2023

Formula 1 has announced that Las Vegas will provide the backdrop to Formula 1’s newest race when the American city hosts a night event beginning in 2023. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place on a Saturday next November and be one of three races in the United States, joining Miami and Austin. Las Vegas hosted races in 1981 and 1982, but this will be the first time F1 cars will race on the Las Vegas Strip. The 14-turn track will run for 3.8 miles with top speeds expected to hit around 212 mph. The design features three straights, a high-speed cornering sequence and a single chicane section, with the Grand Prix to be run over 50 laps. For more information, visit formula1.com.

NHRA
Photo courtesy: NHRA

Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park to Close After 2023 NHRA Race

The Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona, has announced that the 2023 NHRA race will serve as the final event for the facility. The park will celebrate its 40th year of NHRA racing during next year’s Arizona Nationals. The park features four race tracks, including a 1/4-mile, NHRA-sanctioned dragstrip; a 1.6-mile road course; a 10-turn, 1.25-mile road course; and a 1.1-mile road course with a 0.375-mile straightaway. It also features a 2.4-mile IHBA- and APBA-sanctioned oval lake. A new overpass roadway for an I-10 extension will utilize the space now occupied by the track. For more information, visit racewildhorse.com.

TascaPPG Renews Tasca Racing Sponsorship for 2022 Season

PPG has announced its renewed sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2022 NHRA season. Bob Tasca III, Tasca Racing team president and driver, will compete in 22 events across the U.S. in this year’s NHRA Nitro Funny Car division. The team’s Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car will display PPG’s colorful livery in the races at the New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire and the Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 09:15

By Fredy Ramirez, Jay Carpio and Carr Winn

Chris Forsberg got his hands on a ’23 Nissan Z and made it into a drift car.

Debuting at Formula DRIFT Streets Of Long Beach, SEMA caught up with Chris to see what he did and what the aftermarket might want to consider.

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 19:06

SEMA eNews highlights new products from industry companies when available. To have your product considered for upcoming issues, send product press releases to editors@sema.org.

Autotek
Mean Machine Amplifers
Mean Machine Amplifers

New for 2022, Autotek Mean Machine amplifiers bring extreme power in a smaller footprint. No matter the installation size or space available in your vehicle, Autotek Mean Machine amplifiers deliver an experience that brings out higher sound quality with minimum distortion levels in a more compact and slimmer size. Embrace clear sound that brings out every detail of any song from any genre of audio. Showcased in a sleek, black finish, Mean Machine amplifiers make a bold statement wherever placed in audio installations.

Features

  • Low Noise Preamplifier Circuit—Maximum low voltage signal from the source unit comes into the amplifier through a low voltage circuit
  • RCA Inputs— RCA inputs and outputs provide the highest sound quality connection.
  • Electronic Equalizer—Electronic equalizer provides control of amplifier output with onboard electronic crossover to tailor frequencies to speakers and subwoofers.
  • Output Connections—Nickel-plated brass connection with hex set screw terminals allows for secure connection while resisting erosion.
Brass Knuckle
New Catalog
Brass Knuckle

Brass Knuckle’s new catalog is a bonanza of eye, hand, and ergonomic protection, showcasing gear that stands up to the biggest challenges while maintaining ultimate wearability and style. Brass Knuckle has made its bones by bringing a dash of style to PPE, figuring you can be well-protected and still look great. The new catalog offers page after page of eye-catching color, smart lines and robust protection.

The new catalog is packed with information about each product to make it easier to specify the right one for the task. Everything is covered, from the coatings and base fiber blends of gloves to lens coatings, gaskets, and comfort features of eyewear, and beyond.

Check out what’s new in the Brass Knuckle line, including the wave-making Vader Combo with its superior goggles and integral face shield that moves with the face, not a helmet! Also, a new lineup of great-looking BK-Anti-Fog glasses that feature the strictest anti-fog protection in the world, but still look sleek and fashionable.

The new catalog is also available electronically.

Holley
Transmission Installation Kits
Transmission Installation Kits

Holley Transmission Installation Kits come complete with everything needed to bolt a T5 transmission to a 28- or 50-oz. externally-balanced small-block Ford V8. The kits are built with a mixture of our best brands, including Lakewood, Hays and Mr. Gasket.

The kits include a roller pilot bearing, bellhousing with dust shield, a billet steel flywheel, the clutch and pressure plate, a hydraulic release bearing and all the hardware needed to install these components.

Livernois Motorsports
F-150 Truck Support: ’22 Models, and the 3.5L PowerBoost Engine
Livernois Motorsports

Livernois Motorsports is proud to support and tune ’21 and ’22 Ford F-150 trucks while expanding its trim selection to include the 3.5L PowerBoost engine.

As the first to support ’21 F-150 trucks with a 2.7L, 3.5L and 5.0L engine, the expansion to include ’22 models and the 3.5L PowerBoost engine further cements the company as the first choice for late-model vehicle tunes. The MyCalibrator tuner delivers gains of 90 horsepower and 65 foot-pounds of torque.

The cutting-edge design and color LCD touch screen of the tuner itself allows for easy operation. Standard features include real-time data logging, up to six live display gauges, the ability to clear/read DTC codes and built-in service functions for diagnostics and vehicle configuration adjustments. Plus, it’s all cloud updatable.

www.livernoismotorsports.com

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 17:15
Ray Polentz
Ray Polentz

Yokohama Tire Promotes Ray Polentz to Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced that Ray Polentz has been promoted to senior director of supply chain and logistics. He will report to Yokohama President and CEO Jeff Barna.Polentz, who works out of YTC headquarters in Santa Ana, California, joined Yokohama in October 2017 as regional distribution center manager. He was promoted to director of distribution operations in July 2018. Before joining Yokohama, Polentz had 15+ years of supply-chain and logistics experience. Previously he held senior positions at JCPenney, as well as Stein Mart in both operational and transportation roles. Prior to his supply chain and logistics career, Polentz served in the U.S. Army and was a police officer.

General Motors Names Gentex a 2021 Supplier of the Year

Gentex Corp. was recently recognized by General Motors as a 2021 Supplier of the Year during GM’s 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix. GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements—in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies—and are among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction. Gentexis a long-time supplier to General Motors, and this is the 23rd time Gentex has received the award.

Continental
Continental OEM fuel modules

Continental Expands Fuel Module Program Coverage for Popular European and Domestic Makes

Continental has added new application coverage to its line of OEM fuel modules for popular European and domestic makes, including Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen models. In addition to the new fuel modules, the line now also includes a new fuel tank sending unit for Land Rover models.

Formerly available as “dealer-only” items, the Continental OEM fuel module aftermarket offering has grown to 173 SKUs and delivers coverage for more than 34 million VIO in the United States and Canada. The modules are designed to provide vehicle specific fit, form, and function and quality built in ISO/TS certified facilities. For more information, visit www.continentalaftermarket.com.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 17:10

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule to amend the current procedures for reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. Under the proposed rule, establishments with 100 or more employees in the highest-hazard industries would be required to electronically submit Forms 300 and 301 once a year to OSHA, along with the already required submission of Form 300A. This rule was previously amended in 2019 to require only Form 300A be submitted instead of the two more detailed forms.

Establishments with 20 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries must continue to electronically submit Form 300A yearly; however, the proposed rule removes the Form 300A submission requirement for certain establishments with more than 250 employees that are not in high-hazard industries. (The term “high-hazard” includes auto-parts manufacturers and retailers.)

As background, OSHA requires employers with more than 10 employees in most industries to keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded on Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) with a supplemental Form 301 if providing additional details about the injury or illness. At the end of each year, employers are required to complete OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) and post the form in a visible location in the workplace.

Additional information can be found on the OSHA website.  

For more information, contact Caroline Fletcher at carolinef@sema.org.