U. S. GROUP, INC. DBA U. S. GEAR TOOLS
121 LYTLE COVE ROAD, Swannanoa, NC 28778 · NAICS 333516
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 2012#316382258Mar 7, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316382258$1,0505 viol.5 violations$1,050 in penalties
Inspection #316382258
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $1,050
- Site Address
- 121 Lytle Cove Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778
- Industry
- 333516
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $525 | $525 | Apr 5, 2012 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $525 | Mar 22, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2012 | - | - |
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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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Machinery Manufacturing, 17,994 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.