EATON CORPORATION
3020 LEE AVE EXTENSION, Sanford, NC 27330
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Inspection records
Aug 13, 2001#304545411Aug 13, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304545411$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304545411
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave, Sanford, NC 27330
- 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.
Jul 13, 2001#304544497Jul 13, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304544497$8137 viol.7 violations$813 in penalties
Inspection #304544497
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $813
- Penalties on Record
- $813
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave, Sanford, NC 27330
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 3 | $813 | $813 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2001 | - | - |
Jul 23, 1998#302125323Jul 23, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302125323$1,6252 viol.2 violations$1,625 in penalties
Inspection #302125323
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 301
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,625
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave Extension, Sanford, NC 27330
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Sep 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1998 | - | - |
Jan 8, 1998#301964912Jan 8, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#301964912$6,0005 viol.5 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #301964912
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 340
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave Extension, Sanford, NC 27330
- 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 5 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 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Feb 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Feb 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1998 | - | - |
Aug 27, 1996#300258266Aug 27, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300258266$8253 viol.3 violations$825 in penalties
Inspection #300258266
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1996
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $825
- Penalties on Record
- $825
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave Extension, Sanford, NC 27330
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | 1 | 15 | $825 | $825 | Nov 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 8, 1996#300257573Aug 8, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300257573$9631 viol.1 violation$963 in penalties
Inspection #300257573
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 1996
- Closed
- Jan 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $963
- Penalties on Record
- $963
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave Extension, Sanford, NC 27330
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $963 | $963 | Aug 26, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 8, 1996#300257532Aug 8, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300257532$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300257532
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 Lee Ave Extension, Sanford, NC 27330
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | 1 | 280 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 H02 IC | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1996 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1996 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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