Establishment profile
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
3630 MANCHESTER DRIVE, ELKHART, IN, 46514
332313 — Plate Work Manufacturing
EIN 630139000
Summary
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $2,080 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 314 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MANCHESTER TANK & 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
50% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $2,080 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 2 | 2 | $160 | Dec 1982 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $960 | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
| 29 CFR 2200.080101 | 1 | 1 | $480 | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Dec 1982 | Dec 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $160 | Dec 1982 | Dec 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Dec 1982 | Dec 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1984 | Nov 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1984 | Nov 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1984 | Nov 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1982 | Dec 1982 |
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 3323 within IN. Peer group: 314 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
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 136 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 & EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2012 | HEART ATTACK,WELDING,FALL,CARTFatality | 2 | — | 2 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 & EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MANCHESTER TANK & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT CO 3860 MANCHESTER DR · ELKHART, IN, 46514 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2018 | View → |
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY 3630 MANCHESTER DR · ELKHART, IN, 46514 | Water | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 & 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).
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF HORIZONTAL AIR RECEIVER-CGC PATOKA TAS# 70140610 VENDOR::MANCHESTER TANK SUZANNE CHAGNON @413-283-4412/ MIKE KING @909-444-9880contract · Last action 2014-09-25$1,885
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332420 - METAL TANK (HEAVY GAUGE) MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2014-09-25. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-16 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-01 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-07-22 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $1,440 | |
| 1984-10-29 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-02-20 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-11-16 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $640 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MANCHESTER TANK & 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $2,080 in total penalties.
- How does MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates in the plate work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8. MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 4.08 compared to an industry average of 1.9.
- Has MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT COMPANY.