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Industry Name	Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Description	This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical, surgical, ophthalmic, and veterinary instruments and apparatus (except electrotherapeutic, electromedical and irradiation apparatus). Examples of products made by these establishments are syringes, hypodermic needles, anesthesia apparatus, blood transfusion equipment, catheters, surgical clamps, and medical thermometers.
Category	Manufacturing
NAICS Code	339112
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this industry: Arc weld stainless steel Braze using cadmium-based solder Disinfect or sterilize medical equipment Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials Heat or machine chromium alloys Plate metal with chromium Sterilize equipment with ethylene oxide Use abrasives containing silica or silicon carbide