CITY OF ASHEVILLE
CITY HALL PO BOX 7148, Asheville, NC 28807
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Inspection records
Jun 5, 2013#317128106Jun 5, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#317128106$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317128106
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 5, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 163
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
- Industry
- 921190
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 16, 2012#316247683Jan 16, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316247683$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316247683
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 128
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Public Works Department, Asheville, NC 28801
- Industry
- 924110
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.
Jul 28, 2011#315858852Jul 28, 2011FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#315858852$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315858852
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2012
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 445 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
- Industry
- 922160
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 dies from smoke inhalation and heat
Nov 23, 2010#315149666Nov 23, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#315149666$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315149666
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 30, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 17 Morris Street, Asheville, NC 28806
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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.
Aug 11, 2008#312444110Aug 11, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312444110$1,23916 viol.16 violations$1,239 in penalties
Inspection #312444110
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 2008
- Closed
- Sep 10, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,064
- Penalties on Record
- $1,239
- Site Address
- Public Works, Asheville, NC 28802
- Industry
- 924110
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 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 III | Serious | 1 | 12 | $688 | $413 | Aug 25, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $688 | $413 | Aug 25, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $688 | $413 | Aug 18, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 14, 2008#312210297Jul 14, 2008Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Safety#312210297$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312210297
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 15, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Intersection Of Tunnel Road And Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Sep 12, 2006#310220561Sep 12, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310220561$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310220561
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 14, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
- Industry
- 921190
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.
Apr 27, 2005#308742485Apr 27, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308742485$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308742485
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 28, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Trinity Chapel Road, Asheville, NC 28803
- Industry
- 921190
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.
Mar 17, 2005#308742451Mar 17, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308742451$5004 viol.4 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #308742451
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 27, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 154
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $963
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- Azalea Park, Asheville, NC 28803
- Industry
- 924120
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $963 | $500 | Mar 28, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 24, 1997#301523304Feb 24, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#301523304$9648 viol.8 violations$964 in penalties
Inspection #301523304
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 850
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,926
- Penalties on Record
- $964
- Site Address
- 70 City County Plaza, Asheville, NC 28802
- 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 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $963 | $482 | May 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D09 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $963 | $482 | May 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
12 inspections, 1983 to 2013. 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.