Inspection 348246877 OPENED MAY 15, 2025Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Spears Caney, Inc 17 times in Kansas since 1997.
The latest one began on May 15, 2025 after a complaint, in Caney.
Those inspections ended with 33 citation items: 14 serious and 19 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $171,415 and now stand at $106,996, 38% lower after settlements or reviews.
Machine guarding comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.212.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Spears Caney, Inc averages $14,476 (7 cited inspections).
Spears Caney, Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 347329260 OPENED MAR 5, 2024Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · 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(f)(4) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,131 | $8,066 | Jun 17, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347348161 OPENED MAR 5, 2024Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347287468 OPENED FEB 14, 2024Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · 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)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,131 | $11,292 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,131 | $11,292 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,131 | $11,292 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $16,131 | $11,292 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,423 | $996 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 345010102 OPENED NOV 4, 2020Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $8,482 | $4,665 | Jan 12, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $6,361 | $3,499 | Jan 12, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $8,482 | $4,665 | Jan 12, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $8,482 | $4,665 | Jan 12, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $6,361 | $3,499 | Jan 12, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 343630315 OPENED NOV 30, 2018Closed
1200 S State St, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $9,472 | $6,630 | May 9, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $9,472 | $6,630 | May 9, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343615464 OPENED NOV 20, 2018Closed
1200 S. State St., Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $13,260 | $9,282 | Mar 27, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 341651230 OPENED JUL 21, 2016Closed
1200 S State, Caney, KS 67333 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 2016 | Final |
9 older inspections
Inspection 340484971 OPENED MAR 24, 2015Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $4,250 | $2,125 | Apr 3, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $2,890 | $1,445 | Apr 3, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 334243904 OPENED MAY 7, 2012Closed
1609 Cr 1900, Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312798341 OPENED MAR 10, 2009Closed
1200 S. State St., Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,125 | $562 | Apr 22, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1) · Hexavalent chromium |
Serious | $1,125 | $562 | Apr 22, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1) · Hexavalent chromium |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 308644111 OPENED FEB 1, 2006Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 20, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(vc) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 20, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 20, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Apr 20, 2006 | Final |
Inspection 307316398 OPENED FEB 10, 2005Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303795678 OPENED JAN 17, 2001Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,275 | $1,138 | Jan 29, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $1,300 | $650 | Jan 29, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 303795694 OPENED JAN 17, 2001Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 301009700 OPENED JUL 23, 1997Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 301009767 OPENED JUL 23, 1997Closed
Rr 1 Box 292a (hwy 166), Caney, KS 67333 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Caney site logged 34 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 475 workers: 6.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 34 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney site Caney · 2019 | 475 | 34 | 4 | 6.5 | 2.6 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Feb 29, 2024, Caney: Hospitalization · fractures · rib(s), oblique area
An employee was adjusting a six-axis robot arm in the barcode/packaging area, when the robot struck the employee resulting in six rib fractures that required hospitalization. The robot was not locked out/tagged out at the time.
Feb 12, 2024, Caney: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
An employee was working on a computer numerical control (CNC) machine in a machine shop. As they were blowing metal shavings off a drill bit, the machine's tool changer cycled and crushed their left ring finger, resulting in an amputation at the first knuckle. Interlocks and doors were not installed on the machine at the time of the incident.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2)
(2) Initial determination. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall determine if any exployee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1)
(h) Housekeeping—(1) Surfaces. All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.
29 CFR 1910.1026 · Hexavalent chromium
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1)
(d) Exposure determination—(1) General. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section shall determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). This determination shall be made in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
Other plastics pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing employers in Kansas
- Newell Brands Industries, LLC Winfield · 1 citation · $7,477
- PSC Industries, Inc. Park City · 1 citation · $5,706
- Central States Marketing & Manufacturing, Inc. Mc Pherson · 17 citations · $57,142
- Adventure Capital Partners, LLC. Emporia · 12 citations · $33,264
- Central Plastics, Inc. Mcpherson · 18 citations · $36,250
- Arcane Industries Wichita · 1 citation · $0
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