Hardinge Inc. has 4 OSHA inspections on record in New York, the first in 2004.
OSHA's last visit started on Jun 24, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Elmira, and the case has not closed yet.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 36 citation items: 30 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $73,077 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $45,195, down 38%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.212, machine guarding (4 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Hardinge Inc. averages $13,701 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Hardinge Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company1 Hardinge Drive, Elmira, NY 14903 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,384 | $3,830 | Nov 21, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $14,895 | $8,937 | Nov 21, 2025 | Final |
One Hardinge Drive, Elmira, NY 14902 · Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 5, 2018: Employee is injured during metal heat treating
At 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2018, an employee was heat treating metal parts. Employee treated some parts, rinsed them, inspected them, realized they needed to be retreated, dipped them in a combustible dip, then re inserted the parts into a molten salt bath. When the parts were re-dipped into the molten salt the liquid in the threads went from a liquid to a vapor state, which pushed molten salt out of the bath onto the employee. The employee received second and third degree burns to his hands, arms and abdomen.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $12,934 | $8,536 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $9,239 | $6,098 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
1 Hardinge Drive, Elmira, NY 14903 · Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1 Hardinge Drive, Elmira, NY 14903 · Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.125(f)(3) · Additional requirements for dipping and coating operations that use flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoints greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2) · Slings |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7d 29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20b 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.158(e)(2)(iii) · Standpipe and hose systems |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2005 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the Elmira site logged 14 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 371 workers: 3.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 390 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinge Elmira · 2023 | 371 | 14 | 9 | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| Hardinge Inc Elmira · 2021 | 345 | 12 | 3 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jan 5, 2018, Elmira: Hospitalization · third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
An employee was preparing parts for treating in a salt bath when molten salt was propelled from the salt pot, causing second and third degree burns to the employee's hands and abdomen.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9)
(9) Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.
29 CFR 1910.125(f)(3)
(3) You may substitute a cover that is closed by an approved automatic device for the automatic fire-extinguishing system if the cover:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i)
(i) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.