CHOICE U.S.A. BEVERAGE, INC.
809 E. FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28054
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Inspection records
Sep 1, 2021#345508386Sep 1, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345508386$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345508386
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2021
- Closed
- Oct 28, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 809 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056
- Industry
- 424490 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 8, 2018#343218376Jun 8, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343218376$32,00012 viol.12 violations$32,000 in penalties
Inspection #343218376
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2018
- Contested
- Oct 3, 2018
- Final Order
- Sep 20, 2021
- Closed
- Feb 5, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,100
- Penalties on Record
- $32,000
- Site Address
- 801 East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Other | 3 | 15 | $1,200 | $6,750 | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| 02004A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $6,300 | $4,900 | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| 02004B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II D | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| 02004C | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| 02005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 20 | $6,300 | $4,900 | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2021 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 31, 2015#317982908Mar 31, 2015Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#317982908$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317982908
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 2015
- Closed
- Apr 2, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 809 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 12, 2015#317943884Jan 12, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#317943884$5,6001 viol.1 violation$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #317943884
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 2015
- Closed
- Feb 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 809 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Feb 20, 2015 | - | - |
Oct 5, 2010#314987850Oct 5, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314987850$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314987850
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 809 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 C01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVA | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2010 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVB | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 21, 2008#311714612Feb 21, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311714612$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311714612
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2008
- Closed
- May 14, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $875
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 809 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Other | 4 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VI | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 21, 2008#311943021Jan 21, 2008Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#311943021$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311943021
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2008
- Closed
- Feb 25, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 809 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Nov 29, 2005#309590222Nov 29, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309590222$3764 viol.4 violations$376 in penalties
Inspection #309590222
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 2005
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $376
- Penalties on Record
- $376
- Site Address
- 809 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $188 | $188 | Dec 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 J03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $188 | $188 | Dec 20, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2005 | - | - |
Jun 12, 2000#303659742Jun 12, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303659742$62613 viol.13 violations$626 in penalties
Inspection #303659742
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 2000
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,064
- Penalties on Record
- $626
- Site Address
- 809 Franklin Dr., Gastonia, NC 28052
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $100 | $100 | Jul 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Other | 1 | 4 | $438 | $0 | Jul 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $263 | $263 | Jul 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $263 | $263 | Jun 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 18, 1999#302649520Mar 18, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#302649520$6131 viol.1 violation$613 in penalties
Inspection #302649520
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 18, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $613
- Penalties on Record
- $613
- Site Address
- 409 Airport Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $613 | $613 | Apr 6, 1999 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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