THE CHARLES STEWART CO.
931 18TH ST. PL. NW, HICKORY, NC 28601 · NAICS 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Sep 11, 2023#346972490Sep 11, 2023Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#346972490$15,5004 viol.4 violations$15,500 in penalties
Inspection #346972490
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 26, 2024
- Closed
- Mar 25, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,500
- Penalties on Record
- $15,500
- Site Address
- 931 18th Street Place Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 17, 2024 | - | Mar 26, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Mar 4, 2024 | - | Mar 26, 2024 |
| 01003A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 L02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Mar 4, 2024 | - | Mar 26, 2024 |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2024 | - | Mar 26, 2024 |
Oct 22, 2012#316827880Oct 22, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#316827880$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316827880
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 29, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 74
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 931 18th Street Place Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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.
Feb 22, 2006#309452001Feb 22, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#309452001$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309452001
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 93
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 931 18th St. Pl. Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 23, 2004#307658625Mar 23, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#307658625$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #307658625
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 2004
- Closed
- Jun 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 931 18th St. Pl. Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 2004 | - | - |
Mar 10, 2004#307388132Mar 10, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307388132$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307388132
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2004
- Closed
- Apr 28, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 931 18th St. Pl. Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2004 | - | - |
Aug 18, 2003#306995804Aug 18, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306995804$3755 viol.5 violations$375 in penalties
Inspection #306995804
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 88
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 931 18th St. Pl. Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $375 | $375 | Sep 19, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1998#301932992Jul 13, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301932992$012 viol.12 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301932992
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 931 18th St. Place Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 7F0102 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 7F0102 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 B01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 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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About these records
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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.
7 inspections, 1998 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,067 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: upholstered household furniture manufacturing reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source