SOUTHERN FIBER, INC.
1041 SOUTH GROVE EXT., Lincolnton, NC 28093 · NAICS 313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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Inspection records
Apr 4, 2011#314460395Apr 4, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#314460395$8,2009 viol.9 violations$8,200 in penalties
Inspection #314460395
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 2011
- Closed
- Nov 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,200
- Penalties on Record
- $8,200
- Site Address
- 1041 South Grove Street Extension, Lincolnton, NC 28092
- Industry
- 313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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 (9 of 9 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 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.1 OSHA citation code: 19040001 A02 | Other | 1 | 11 | $200 | $200 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
Mar 24, 2009#313171662Mar 24, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#313171662$2266 viol.6 violations$226 in penalties
Inspection #313171662
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 2, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $226
- Penalties on Record
- $226
- Site Address
- 1041 South Grove Ext., Lincolnton, NC 28093
- Industry
- 313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 25 | $113 | $113 | Jun 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $113 | $113 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2009 | - | - |
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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.
2 inspections, 2009 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Textile Mills, 2,522 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: nonwoven fabric mills reported 2.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 29.8%; NAICS 31323 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source