SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
700 W. FRANKLIN AVE., GASTONIA, NC 28052
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Inspection records
Oct 4, 2001#304787468Oct 4, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304787468$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304787468
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 1, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 250 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 2001 | - | - |
Apr 26, 2000#303542633Apr 26, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303542633$4822 viol.2 violations$482 in penalties
Inspection #303542633
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2000
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $963
- Penalties on Record
- $482
- Site Address
- 250 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $963 | $482 | May 22, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2000 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1995#125263475Oct 12, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125263475$2,06411 viol.11 violations$2,064 in penalties
Inspection #125263475
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1995
- Closed
- Jan 11, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,064
- Site Address
- 700 W. Franklin Ave., 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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $938 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 A03 VII | Other | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 153 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.159 Automatic Sprinkler Systems OSHA citation code: 19100159 C10 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1995 | - | - |
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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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