HOBSON CONSTRUCTION CO
BILTMORE ESTATES, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
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Inspection records
Apr 15, 2008#312162910Apr 15, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#312162910$2,2162 viol.2 violations$2,216 in penalties
Inspection #312162910
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2008
- Closed
- May 28, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,216
- Site Address
- Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,016 | Apr 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $200 | Apr 24, 2008 | - | - |
Jun 19, 2006#310140249Jun 19, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310140249$2,3656 viol.6 violations$2,365 in penalties
Inspection #310140249
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 5, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,365
- Site Address
- 1000 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $473 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $473 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 D02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $473 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $473 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $473 | Jul 27, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 13, 1990#18544841Aug 13, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#18544841$13,2003 viol.3 violations$13,200 in penalties
Inspection #18544841
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 1990
- Contested
- Oct 2, 1990
- Final Order
- Feb 13, 1992
- Closed
- May 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $21,000
- Penalties on Record
- $13,200
- Site Address
- Between River Ridge Apts. - Swannanoa River, Asheville, NC 28803
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 I01 | Willful | 1 | 2 | $8,000 | $6,400 | Oct 1, 1990 | Oct 2, 1990 | Feb 13, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B | Willful | 1 | 2 | $8,000 | $6,400 | Oct 1, 1990 | Oct 2, 1990 | Feb 13, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $400 | Oct 1, 1990 | Oct 2, 1990 | Feb 13, 1992 |
Mar 8, 1990#3031192Mar 8, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#3031192$8,0002 viol.2 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #3031192
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1990
- Contested
- May 4, 1990
- Closed
- May 20, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- Corner Livingston & Depot Streets, Asheville, NC 28801
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 4, 1990. Final orders are recorded through Nov 28, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Willful | 1 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Apr 30, 1990 | May 4, 1990 | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B | Willful | 1 | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Apr 30, 1990 | May 4, 1990 | Nov 28, 1990 |
Sep 23, 1987#3027638Sep 23, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#3027638$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3027638
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Biltmore Estates, Asheville, NC 28803
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 8, 1986#3026739May 8, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#3026739$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3026739
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1986
- Closed
- May 8, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Biltmore Estates, Asheville, NC 28803
- 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.
Apr 24, 1986#15303001Apr 24, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15303001$3202 viol.2 violations$320 in penalties
Inspection #15303001
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $320
- Site Address
- Biltmore Estates, Asheville, NC 28803
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 I01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $320 | $320 | Jun 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1986 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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, 1986 to 2008. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.