TENOWO, INC.
1968 KAWAI ROAD, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 · NAICS 313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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Jun 24, 2025#348328956Jun 24, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#348328956$37,2905 viol.5 violations$37,290 in penalties
Inspection #348328956
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Final Order
- Dec 24, 2025
- Closed
- Jan 30, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 96
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,290
- Penalties on Record
- $37,290
- Site Address
- 1968 Kawai Rd, 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 11 | $19,860 | $19,860 | Dec 23, 2025 | - | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Repeat | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2025 | - | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 3 | 11 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Dec 19, 2025 | - | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $9,930 | $9,930 | Dec 19, 2025 | - | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 03001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Dec 23, 2025 | - | Dec 24, 2025 |
Oct 19, 2023#347045858Oct 19, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#347045858$9,3754 viol.4 violations$9,375 in penalties
Inspection #347045858
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Final Order
- May 15, 2024
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 91
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,375
- Penalties on Record
- $9,375
- Site Address
- 1968 Kawai Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092
- Industry
- 313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $9,375 | $9,375 | Apr 18, 2024 | - | May 15, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2024 | - | May 15, 2024 |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2024 | - | May 15, 2024 |
| 01001D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2024 | - | May 15, 2024 |
May 22, 2023#346724743May 22, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#346724743$4,87512 viol.12 violations$4,875 in penalties
Inspection #346724743
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 2023
- Final Order
- Dec 9, 2023
- Closed
- Mar 4, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 91
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,875
- Penalties on Record
- $4,875
- Site Address
- 1968 Kawai Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
- 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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Nov 21, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Nov 17, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $750 | $750 | Dec 11, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02005 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 II | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
| 02006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2023 | - | Dec 9, 2023 |
Nov 12, 2014#317940187Nov 12, 2014OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, HealthOpen#317940187$1,8004 viol.4 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #317940187
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2014
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 1968 Kawai Rd., 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Feb 19, 2015 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 2015 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 D03II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Jan 30, 2015 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 N01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Feb 19, 2015 | - | - |
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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
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