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OSHA Inspection: W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY in 50 OWENS WAY, BRADFORD, PA 16701 (NAICS 332215). OSHA activity number 348859471.

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Site address
50 OWENS WAY
City
BRADFORD
State
PA
ZIP
16701
Mailing
50 OWENS WAY, BRADFORD, PA 16701
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332215
Employees
300
Ownership type
Private (A)

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 D02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 15, 2026
Penalty
Initial $8,038 · Current $4,200 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.22(d)(2):  The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces are corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again. The employer did not ensure that if the correction or repair cannot be made immediately, the hazard is guarded to prevent employees from using the walking-working surface until the hazard is corrected or repaired.  a.)  W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company; parking lot and dumpster area - On or about 4/7/26, and at times prior thereto,  the parking lot and the outside dumpster area had numerous potholes.   Employees walk in the area to access the  facility.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $4200
  • · Z (S) $8038

1910.176 A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 15, 2026
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.176(a): Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.:  a.)  W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company; parking lot and dumpster area - On or about 4/7/26, and at times prior thereto,  the parking lot and the outside dumpster area had numerous potholes.   The forklifts are operated in the area several times per day to take trash to the dumpsters.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

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