WALES FABRICS
218 N RANSOM STREET, GASTONIA, NC 28052
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Inspection records
Jan 5, 1999#302238506Jan 5, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302238506$1,0008 viol.8 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #302238506
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 214 Superior Stainless Road, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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 8 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 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $375 | $375 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $625 | $625 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
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.
Oct 28, 1998#302236609Oct 28, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302236609$6107 viol.7 violations$610 in penalties
Inspection #302236609
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 4 other-than-serious, 1 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $610
- Penalties on Record
- $610
- Site Address
- 218 North Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $160 | $160 | Jan 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $450 | Jan 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.262 Textiles OSHA citation code: 19100262 C09 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 19, 1998#302231360Jun 19, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302231360$1,1398 viol.8 violations$1,139 in penalties
Inspection #302231360
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 107
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,139
- Penalties on Record
- $1,139
- Site Address
- 218 N. Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $438 | Aug 4, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $438 | $438 | Aug 14, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $263 | $263 | Jul 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1998 | - | - |
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.
Jun 16, 1997#301829875Jun 16, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301829875$87610 viol.10 violations$876 in penalties
Inspection #301829875
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 96
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $876
- Penalties on Record
- $876
- Site Address
- 218 N. Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 10 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 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $613 | $613 | Jul 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 IC | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $263 | $263 | Jul 21, 1997 | - | - |
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.
Aug 22, 1995#125266106Aug 22, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125266106$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125266106
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 218 N. Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jan 8, 1992#18495655Jan 8, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#18495655$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18495655
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 218 N Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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.
Mar 28, 1991#18525279Mar 28, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#18525279$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18525279
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 28, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 218 N Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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.
Nov 2, 1990#18454413Nov 2, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#18454413$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18454413
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 4, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 94
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 218 N Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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.
Oct 31, 1990#18465799Oct 31, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#18465799$1,1603 viol.3 violations$1,160 in penalties
Inspection #18465799
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 1990
- Closed
- May 20, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,160
- Penalties on Record
- $1,160
- Site Address
- 218 N Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $160 | $160 | May 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 7B0302 OSHA citation code: 7B0302 A | Other | 2 | 90 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 29, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 1, 1990#18464008Jan 1, 1990FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#18464008$1,2004 viol.4 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #18464008
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 1, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 26, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 97
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 218 N Ransom Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
One employee dies, four others injured by hazordous fumes
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 9501.2901 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $640 | $640 | May 9, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $560 | $560 | May 9, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1990 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
11 inspections, 1990 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.