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Spence Engineering: OSHA inspections and violations

Walden, New York · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · NAICS 332911

20inspections
81citation items
$32,885current penalties
Apr 21, 2016last inspection

Spence Engineering has 20 OSHA inspections on record in New York, the first in 1974.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 21, 2016 after a complaint, in Walden.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 81 citation items: 35 serious and 46 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $52,675 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $32,885, down 38%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.107, spray painting and finishing (9 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Spence Engineering averages $0 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Spence Engineering also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Spence Engineering: OSHA citation items per year, 1974 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341415321 OPENED APR 21, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Apr 4, 2017

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 14, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 14, 2016Final

Inspection 313761454 OPENED NOV 3, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 99 employees at the site · Closed Jan 28, 2011

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$3,400$2,380Dec 15, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$4,250$2,975Dec 15, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$3,400$2,380Dec 15, 2010Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 2010Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 2010Closed

Inspection 310523766 OPENED NOV 9, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 130 employees at the site · Closed Feb 1, 2008

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,500$1,050Nov 28, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log
 Other-than-serious$2,000$1,400Nov 28, 2007Closed

Inspection 309206449 OPENED MAY 8, 2006Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 127 employees at the site · Closed Jul 18, 2006

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$975$488Jun 15, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$975$488Jun 15, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,300$650Jun 15, 2006Closed

Inspection 300524824 OPENED DEC 23, 1996Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 110 employees at the site · Closed Dec 24, 1996

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 122242340 OPENED MAY 2, 1996Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 110 employees at the site · Closed May 7, 1996

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 122245699 OPENED MAR 10, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 112 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 1995

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
 Serious$1,125$675Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,500$900Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,125$675Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,125$675Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$1,125$675Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 15a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$1,125$675Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 15b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 15c
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$1,875$1,125Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(4) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(ii) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 16
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1995Closed

Inspection 122245632 OPENED MAR 1, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 112 employees at the site · Closed Apr 8, 1997

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,875$1,125May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$1,500$900May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$1,500$900May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$750$450May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iib) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(1)(iib) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
Citation 2, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1995Closed
12 older inspections

Inspection 100689587 OPENED MAR 30, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 96 employees at the site · Closed May 1, 1987

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1987Closed

Inspection 10773109 OPENED APR 20, 1983Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 83 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 1983

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12063319 OPENED MAY 11, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 52 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 1981

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12090833 OPENED DEC 5, 1979Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Dec 27, 1979

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1979Closed

Inspection 12108528 OPENED FEB 28, 1979Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Apr 13, 1979

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 6, 1979Closed

Inspection 12104535 OPENED JAN 9, 1978Closed

Follow-up · Complete · Safety · 106 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

150 Coldenham Road, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12119293 OPENED DEC 21, 1977Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jan 11, 1978

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Serious$180$180Jan 3, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 3, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 3, 1978Closed

Inspection 12097192 OPENED NOV 8, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 1976

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 12, 1976Closed

Inspection 12096608 OPENED MAR 23, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 102 employees at the site · Closed May 19, 1976

150 Coldenham Rd, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$35$35Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Other-than-serious$40$40Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 14, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$30$30Apr 14, 1976Closed

Inspection 12079349 OPENED SEP 23, 1974Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 105 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

150 Coldenham Road, Waterford, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 11642485 OPENED JAN 21, 1974Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 103 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Po Box 230, Walden, NY 12586 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$30$30Jan 31, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$30$30Jan 31, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$30$30Jan 31, 1974Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2018, the Walden site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 37 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Spence Engineering, Inc.
Walden · 2018
37 000.02.4

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)

(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iib)

(B) The schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance, (e) HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities, (f) Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up, (g) Communication of Hazards to Employees, and (h) Recordkeeping, of this standard, and

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iic)

(C) The procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents as required by paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this standard.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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