ROBERT ABBEY, INC.
3166 MAIN AVE. SE, HICKORY, NC 28601
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Inspection records
Jun 10, 2008#312242373Jun 10, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#312242373$3138 viol.8 violations$313 in penalties
Inspection #312242373
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 12, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 17, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 157
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $313
- Penalties on Record
- $313
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 335121 Residential Electric Lighting Fixture 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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $313 | $313 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 1, 2006#310072798May 1, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310072798$1505 viol.5 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #310072798
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 2006
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $938
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 335121 Residential Electric Lighting Fixture 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 (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 | 1 | 1 | $750 | $150 | Jun 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $188 | $0 | Jun 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 2006 | - | - |
Sep 5, 1991#18452367Sep 5, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#18452367$1,3805 viol.5 violations$1,380 in penalties
Inspection #18452367
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,380
- Penalties on Record
- $1,380
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Serious | 1 | 130 | $1,380 | $1,380 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 105 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1991 | - | - |
Nov 29, 1990#18454652Nov 29, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#18454652$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18454652
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- 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.
Sep 6, 1990#18464305Sep 6, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#18464305$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18464305
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- 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.
Aug 23, 1990#18466276Aug 23, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#18466276$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18466276
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Other | 1 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 I | Other | 2 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Other | 1 | 45 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1990 | - | - |
Feb 14, 1990#18503144Feb 14, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#18503144$08 viol.8 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18503144
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3166 Main Ave. Se, Hickory, NC 28601
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 7B0302 OSHA citation code: 7B0302 A | Other | 1 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 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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