ABLE METAL FABRICATORS, INC.
3441 RENO AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
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Inspection records
Aug 30, 2012#316685429Aug 30, 2012Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#316685429$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316685429
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 30, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
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 1, 2012#316436021Mar 1, 2012Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#316436021$4,2001 viol.1 violation$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #316436021
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 12, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 9501.2901 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | - |
Jun 20, 2011#315685123Jun 20, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315685123$2,0002 viol.2 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #315685123
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 2011
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 9501.2901 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Sep 5, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Sep 5, 2011 | - | - |
May 3, 2011#315595215May 3, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315595215$5,65022 viol.22 violations$5,650 in penalties
Inspection #315595215
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 2011
- Closed
- Jul 6, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,650
- Penalties on Record
- $5,650
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work 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 (7 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 12, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $600 | Jun 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $600 | Jul 12, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 9, 2001#304673890Jul 9, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304673890$30015 viol.15 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #304673890
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 7, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- 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 (7 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003E | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 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, 1997#301524815Apr 21, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#301524815$2506 viol.6 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #301524815
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 17, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $250
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 6 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 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $125 | $125 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 4 | 3 | $125 | $125 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 7, 1997#301524377Apr 7, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301524377$1,00020 viol.20 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #301524377
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 22, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 3441 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216
- 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 (7 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 16 | $250 | $250 | Jun 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $250 | $250 | Jun 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $250 | $250 | Jun 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 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.
7 inspections, 1997 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: sheet metal work manufacturing reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source