Establishment profile
MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY
905 X STREET, BEDFORD, IN, 47421
Operated by McWane, Inc · 1 of 9 establishments
332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Summary
MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $8,035 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 16 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $8,035 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IIB2 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G07 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E09 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C06 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C09 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $675 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D02 XII | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $410 | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3324 within IN. Peer group: 59 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 141 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT CO 905 X STREET · BEDFORD, IN, 47421 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 2019 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.. Most recent recall: 2013-04-09. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard #13164 | Apr 2013 | Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS. Most recent campaign: 2022-09-27. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 1 campaign shown · 6,500 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22E082000 | Sep 2022 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | MANCHESTER TANK | — | 6,500 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-12-18 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $610 | |
| 2002-05-20 | Referral | 2 | — | $675 | |
| 2002-01-02 | Complaint | 10 | 4 | $6,750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY is one of 9 establishments rolled up under the parent organization McWane, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of McWane, Inc across all 9 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing within IN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATIONGOODLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- KENNEDY TANK AND MFG CO INCINDIANAPOLIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- MODINE MANUFACTURING COLOGANSPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAGRANGE PRODUCTS INC.FREMONT — 2 federal enforcement records
- STEEL TANK AND FABRICATING CORPORATIONCOLUMBIA CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- MIDWEST METAL FAB&CUSTOM ROLLINGWHITESTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOOSIER TANK AND MANUFACTURINGSOUTH BEND — 1 federal enforcement record
- SABRE MANUFACTURINGKNOX — 1 federal enforcement record
- ARMOR METAL GROUPMADISON — 1 federal enforcement record
- KLEIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.LYNN — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by McWane, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- TYLER PIPE COMPANYTYLER, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- M & H VALVE COMPANY, INC.ANNISTON, AL — 2 federal enforcement records
- MCWANE, INC.ANNISTON, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCWANE INC.TYLER, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCWANE, INC.TYLER, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCWANE, INC.FORT WORTH, TX — 0 federal enforcement records
- MCWANE, INC.ANNISTON, AL — 0 federal enforcement records
- MCWANE, INC.ANNISTON, AL — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All McWane, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in INState-wide enforcement data
- Metal Tank (Heavy in INIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup McWane, Inc, which operates 9 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $8,035 in total penalties.
- How does MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates in the metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9. MANCHESTER TANK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 8.88 compared to an industry average of 2.5.