Establishment profile
WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.
1394 SOUTH THIRD STREET EXTENSION, MEBANE, NC, 27302
333999 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Summary
WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC. has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $4,726 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 127 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC. 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
75% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $4,726 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7F0102 | 6 | 1 | — | Feb 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | $2,275 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,138 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $813 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 7F0101 A04 AA2 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G06 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E05 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 L01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1990 | May 1990 |
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 3339 within NC. Peer group: 127 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. 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 WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. 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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT 1394 SOUTH THIRD STREET · MEBANE, NC, 27302 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2011 | View → |
WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT 1016 CORPORATE PARK DR · MEBANE, NC, 27302 | Water | No Violation Identified | 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 WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.. Most recent recall: 2021-05-06. 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. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire #21130 | May 2021 | The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire. | — | View → |
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported #18022 | Nov 2017 | The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard. | — | View → |
Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure #17031 | Nov 2016 | The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home. | — | View → |
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge #15079 | Feb 2015 | A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury. | — | 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. Most recent campaign: 2017-12-21. 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. 5 campaigns shown · 2,581,638 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17E076000 | Dec 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KIDDE | — | 6,162 |
| 17E070000 | Nov 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KIDDE | — | 37,367 |
| 17E069000 | Nov 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KIDDE | — | 37,367 |
| 17E068000 | Nov 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KIDDE | — | 742 |
| 17E062000 | Oct 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KIDDE | — | 2,500,000 |
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 Defense2A1-004-476contract · Last action 2010-08-26$5,639
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 339999 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2010-08-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-28 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $4,226 | |
| 1997-01-02 | Complaint | 9 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-19 | Complaint | 6 | 3 | $500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC. 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 WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $4,726 in total penalties.
- How does WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WALTER KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT INC. operates in the all other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.