B. F. SHAW, INC.
RT. 2, OLD AIRPORT ROAD, LAURENS, SC 29360
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Inspection records
Jan 19, 2012#316199363Jan 19, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316199363$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316199363
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 308
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 366 Old Airport Road, Laurens, SC 29360
- Industry
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting 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.
Jan 9, 2002#303560759Jan 9, 2002FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#303560759$1,8751 viol.1 violation$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #303560759
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2002
- Contested
- Feb 27, 2002
- Final Order
- Oct 31, 2003
- Closed
- Sep 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 340
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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.
Employee killed in rigging accident
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 10012 OSHA citation code: 10012 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Feb 20, 2002 | Feb 27, 2002 | Oct 31, 2003 |
Feb 5, 1997#126488881Feb 5, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126488881$9,2508 viol.8 violations$9,250 in penalties
Inspection #126488881
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 1997
- Closed
- May 15, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $21,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,250
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $2,125 | $850 | Apr 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,750 | $700 | Mar 27, 1997 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,125 | $850 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 02007A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Serious | 3 | 6 | $0 | $850 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 02007B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1997 | - | - |
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.
Feb 5, 1997#126487503Feb 5, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#126487503$2,8904 viol.4 violations$2,890 in penalties
Inspection #126487503
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 10, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,225
- Penalties on Record
- $2,890
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,975 | $1,190 | Jul 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 04002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $680 | Jul 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 04003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $680 | Aug 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 05001 | 30002 OSHA citation code: 30002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $850 | $340 | Jul 17, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 3, 1996#126496314Jul 3, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126496314$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #126496314
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 3, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 3, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E04 | Other | 2 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1996 | - | - |
Jan 30, 1996#124669078Jan 30, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124669078$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124669078
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 6, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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.
Employee injured in explosion of homemade explosive device
Jul 5, 1995#126472273Jul 5, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#126472273$1,9808 viol.8 violations$1,980 in penalties
Inspection #126472273
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,950
- Penalties on Record
- $1,980
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 8 | 10 | $1,125 | $450 | Aug 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 8 | $1,125 | $450 | Aug 4, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $900 | $360 | Aug 4, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 VC5 | Serious | 3 | 19 | $900 | $360 | Aug 4, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 3 | $900 | $360 | Aug 4, 1995 | - | - |
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.
Jul 5, 1995#124674789Jul 5, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#124674789$2,4004 viol.4 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #124674789
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 17, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 365
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $600 | Oct 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $600 | Sep 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $600 | Sep 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $600 | Oct 9, 1995 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1992#120460076Jun 23, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120460076$7,6508 viol.8 violations$7,650 in penalties
Inspection #120460076
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 1992
- Contested
- Aug 6, 1992
- Final Order
- Jan 16, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,125
- Penalties on Record
- $7,650
- Site Address
- 150 Old Airport Rd., Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | 10012 OSHA citation code: 10012 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,125 | $850 | Jul 29, 1992 | Aug 6, 1992 | Jan 16, 1993 |
| 03002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,250 | $1,700 | Jul 15, 1992 | Aug 6, 1992 | Jan 16, 1993 |
| 03003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,250 | $1,700 | Jul 29, 1992 | Aug 6, 1992 | Jan 16, 1993 |
| 03004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $850 | Jul 15, 1992 | Aug 6, 1992 | Jan 16, 1993 |
| 03005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F06 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | $1,700 | Jul 29, 1992 | Aug 6, 1992 | Jan 16, 1993 |
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.
Apr 21, 1992#120460191Apr 21, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120460191$2,3806 viol.6 violations$2,380 in penalties
Inspection #120460191
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 21, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 355
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,950
- Penalties on Record
- $2,380
- Site Address
- Rt. 2, Old Airport Road, Laurens, SC 29360
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,700 | $680 | May 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,250 | $1,700 | Jun 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 355 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 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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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.
14 inspections, 1988 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing reported 2.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.7%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source