ELMIRA, NY —
OSHA Inspection: KENNEDY VALVE, A DIVISION OF MCWANE, INC.
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of KENNEDY VALVE, A DIVISION OF MCWANE, INC. in 1021 EAST WATER STREET, ELMIRA, NY 14901 (NAICS 332911). OSHA activity number 337901219.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KENNEDY VALVE, A DIVISION OF MCWANE, INC.
- Site address
- 1021 EAST WATER STREET
- City
- ELMIRA
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 14901
- Mailing
- 1021 EAST WATER STREET, ELMIRA, NY 14901
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332911
- Employees
- 300
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit or trap door floor opening was not guarded with a cover, standard railings, or constantly attended by someone: a) On or about 12/14/2012, In the foundry: A four foot wide by six foot long by seven foot deep pit was not provided with any fall protection. Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) On or about 12/14/2012, In the foundry: While performing maintenance work on the Inliner machine, all of the energy sources, such as Potential Energy from the raised "spider" and cylinder were not controlled. Abatement documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section: a) On or about 12/14/2012, In the foundry: Specific energy control procedures for the Inliner machine did not address Potential Energy from the raised "spider" and cylinder such as, but not limited to the installation of a support. Abatement documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedures and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) On or about 12/14/2012, In the foundry: Periodic inspections of lock out procedures did not evaluate and address potential deficiencies in the procedures and improper implementation of the procedures; such as, but not limited to identifying all potential energy sources, the use and limitations of using a single "prop rod" during maintenance of the "Spider". Energy sources not accounted for in the procedure for servicing, maintaining, or repairing the "Spider" include gravity. There was the potential for the unsupported raised "Spider" to drop while employees were working under the "Spider".
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.147 F01 V
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(v): When lockout or tagout devices temporarily were removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment was energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the equipment was not placed back into lockout prior to continuing the servicing or maintenance: a) On or about 12/14/2012, In the foundry: Employees performing maintenance work on the Inliner machine removed lock out devices from 800 power supply (hydraulic), raised the cylinder, and "spider" and then did not re apply locks prior to going underneath the raised "spider" and cylinder. Abatement documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 337901219.
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