KEARFOTT CORPORATION
2858 US HWY. 70 W, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711 · NAICS 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Apr 16, 2026#348883984Apr 16, 2026Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#348883984$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348883984
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 468
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Highway 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Oct 16, 2024#347826042Oct 16, 2024Fatality/Catastrophe (M) · No Inspection scope, Safety#347826042$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347826042
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 2024
- Closed
- Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 0 reported
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2858 Us 70 Hwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summary
Dec 29, 2021#345706170Dec 29, 2021FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#345706170$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345706170
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 10, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 377
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee with covid-19 infection dies
Sep 20, 2018#343477097Sep 20, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343477097$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343477097
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 13, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 301
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Hwy. 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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 14, 2011#315114678Apr 14, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315114678$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315114678
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Hwy. 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Mar 31, 2011#315173294Mar 31, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315173294$12,0009 viol.9 violations$12,000 in penalties
Inspection #315173294
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 476
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,750
- Penalties on Record
- $12,000
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Hwy. 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 E01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $3,250 | $0 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,250 | $2,000 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,250 | $2,000 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G03 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 G07 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 H01 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,250 | $2,000 | May 13, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 4, 2010#314494436May 4, 2010Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#314494436$5,72116 viol.16 violations$5,721 in penalties
Inspection #314494436
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 473
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,800
- Penalties on Record
- $5,721
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Hwy. 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument 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 (6 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $536 | Jul 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,750 | $1,788 | Jul 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $536 | Jul 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,073 | Jun 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 4, 2010#314494121May 4, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314494121$3,57511 viol.11 violations$3,575 in penalties
Inspection #314494121
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 473
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,575
- Site Address
- 2858 Us Hwy. 70 W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Industry
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument 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 (6 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $825 | $536 | Jun 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,750 | $1,788 | Jun 17, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,925 | $1,251 | Jun 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
8 inspections, 2010 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, 5,422 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing reported 0.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 8.7%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source