SOUTHCO INDUSTRIES INC.
1840 EAST DIXON BLVD., Shelby, NC 28150
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Apr 1, 2022#345877435Apr 1, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#345877435$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345877435
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 2022
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1840 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
Dec 17, 2021#345694129Dec 17, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345694129$7801 viol.1 violation$780 in penalties
Inspection #345694129
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 2021
- Final Order
- May 17, 2022
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $780
- Site Address
- 1840 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $780 | Apr 14, 2022 | - | May 17, 2022 |
Oct 22, 2018#343551305Oct 22, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343551305$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #343551305
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 2018
- Final Order
- Mar 9, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 9, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 99
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 1840 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 2019 | - | Mar 9, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 H01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $750 | $750 | Mar 8, 2019 | - | Mar 9, 2019 |
May 11, 2015#317987568May 11, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#317987568$4,37519 viol.19 violations$4,375 in penalties
Inspection #317987568
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 2015
- Closed
- Nov 4, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,375
- Site Address
- 1840 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 E02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $375 | $375 | Aug 10, 2015 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Aug 10, 2015 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Aug 10, 2015 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I07 | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,500 | $0 | Aug 10, 2015 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I08 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2015 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 19, 2009#313171514Mar 19, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#313171514$2006 viol.6 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #313171514
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2009
- Closed
- May 27, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $752
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 1840 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.26 OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Other | 1 | 10 | $188 | $0 | Apr 24, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $188 | $100 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $188 | $0 | Apr 24, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $188 | $100 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 17, 2005#308492222Oct 17, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#308492222$1008 viol.8 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #308492222
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $376
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1840 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $188 | $0 | Apr 10, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $188 | $100 | Mar 20, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 H12 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Sep 14, 2000#303993794Sep 14, 2000Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#303993794$1,44613 viol.13 violations$1,446 in penalties
Inspection #303993794
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2000
- Closed
- Dec 20, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,628
- Penalties on Record
- $1,446
- Site Address
- 1840 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152
- 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 | 9501.2901 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $241 | Nov 6, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 9501.2901 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $241 | Nov 6, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 9501.2901 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $241 | Nov 6, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 H01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $241 | Nov 6, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $241 | Nov 6, 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.
Sep 13, 2000#303993760Sep 13, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#303993760$50022 viol.22 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #303993760
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,002
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1840 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150
- 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 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $313 | $150 | Nov 27, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $188 | $100 | Nov 14, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $313 | $150 | Nov 14, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 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, 1996#125229476May 1, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#125229476$1,08810 viol.10 violations$1,088 in penalties
Inspection #125229476
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,088
- Penalties on Record
- $1,088
- Site Address
- 1840 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 36 | $525 | $525 | Aug 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $188 | $188 | Jul 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 3 | 5 | $375 | $375 | Feb 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 25, 1991#18464164Apr 25, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#18464164$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18464164
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1840 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150
- 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.
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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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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: motor vehicle body manufacturing reported 4.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source