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GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.
$76,850
penalties
159
viol.
9
insp.

GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.

3010 SPARTANBURG HWY, EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726NAICS 335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

Inspections
9
Feb 1997 to Mar 2005 · 5 safety, 4 health
Violations
159
across 9 inspections
Penalties on record
$76,850
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 84Willful 0Repeat 2Other 73

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Inspection records

Mar 29, 2005Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#308703446$2,05013 viol.

Inspection #308703446

Dates

Opened
Mar 29, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Apr 1, 2005
Closed
Oct 4, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
710

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
7 serious, 2 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,449
Penalties on Record
$2,050
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I
Repeat120$180$180Jun 1, 2005--
010021910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D14
Repeat125$180$0Jun 1, 2005--
020011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious15$813$732May 17, 2005--
02002A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious240$1,138$1,138Jun 1, 2005--
02002B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02
Serious125$0$0Jun 1, 2005--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Dec 8, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#308286277$18,57049 viol.

Inspection #308286277

Dates

Opened
Dec 8, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Apr 1, 2005
Closed
Jul 19, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
710
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
49
Violation Types
38 serious, 11 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$25,477
Penalties on Record
$18,570
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 49 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010019501.2901Other14$1,625$0Jun 15, 2005--
010029501.2901Serious14$1,625$1,625Jun 15, 2005--
010049501.2901Serious14$1,625$406Jun 15, 2005--
010059501.2901Serious14$1,625$406Jun 15, 2005--
010069501.2901Other410$1,625$1,625Jun 15, 2005--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 49 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 14, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308183383$00 viol.

Inspection #308183383

Dates

Opened
Sep 14, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Sep 15, 2004
Closed
Sep 24, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
563
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335129 Other Lighting Equipment 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.

Dec 4, 2003FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, Health#307147561$40,50019 viol.

Inspection #307147561

Dates

Opened
Dec 4, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Feb 5, 2004
Closed
Aug 11, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
750
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
19
Violation Types
17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$40,500
Penalties on Record
$40,500
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335129 Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

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.

FatalityDec 4, 2003

Employee dies of asphyxia when poisoned by carbon monoxide

Injury: AsphyxiaBody part: Other Body SystemSource: GasesEvent: Inhalation

Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Carbon Monoxide3333 - 969ppm

Violations

Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A7F0101
OSHA citation code: 7F0101 A01
Serious11$6,300$6,300Jun 24, 2004--
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious11$0$0Jun 24, 2004--
01002A1910.119
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01
Serious16$6,300$6,300Jun 24, 2004--
01002B1910.119
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA citation code: 19100119 D01
Serious36$0$0Jun 24, 2004--
01002C1910.119
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 I
Serious16$0$0Jun 24, 2004--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 7, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#305743874$00 viol.

Inspection #305743874

Dates

Opened
Aug 7, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Aug 8, 2002
Closed
Aug 20, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
762
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture 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.

Feb 12, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#305099996$2,70028 viol.

Inspection #305099996

Dates

Opened
Feb 12, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Mar 19, 2002
Closed
Oct 10, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
810

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
28
Violation Types
5 serious, 23 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,100
Penalties on Record
$2,700
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture 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 (5 of 28 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I
Other23$0$0Apr 8, 2002--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious15$500$500Apr 15, 2002--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III
Serious650$300$0Apr 25, 2002--
01006A1910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II
Serious11$300$0Apr 25, 2002--
01006B1910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04
Serious11$0$0Apr 25, 2002--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 9, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#301837902$12,03044 viol.

Inspection #301837902

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Mar 12, 1998
Closed
Oct 9, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,295

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
44
Violation Types
16 serious, 28 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$16,854
Penalties on Record
$12,030
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture 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 (5 of 44 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010019501.2901Serious12$625$163May 7, 1998--
010029501.2901Serious11$625$163May 7, 1998--
010039501.2901Serious21$813$163May 7, 1998--
010049501.2901Serious11$813$691May 7, 1998--
010059501.2901Serious11$813$163May 7, 1998--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 44 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 14, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#301524757$05 viol.

Inspection #301524757

Dates

Opened
Apr 14, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Apr 17, 1997
Closed
May 22, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,295

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture 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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Other225$0$0May 21, 1997--
010021910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 F
Other14$0$0May 21, 1997--
010031910.334
Electrical - Use of Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II
Other110$0$0May 21, 1997--
01004A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Other221$0$0May 21, 1997--
01004B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Other221$0$0May 21, 1997--
Feb 12, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#301520987$1,0001 viol.

Inspection #301520987

Dates

Opened
Feb 12, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Feb 17, 1997
Closed
Mar 19, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,285
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,000
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Industry
335122 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 VA
Serious112$1,000$1,000Mar 6, 1997--
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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

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.

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

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

1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes20 citations · $2,438
1910.217Mechanical Power Presses14 citations · $11,566
9501.290112 citations · $7,436

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
3
Substances
1
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer17.7
Industry average3.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$8,539
Industry average$2,457

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, 4,532 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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