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Inspection outcome
Opened: January 13, 2022 · Closed: May 18, 2022
Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations21
Serious+0
Initial penalty$58,570
Current penalty$30,139
Accidents0
Duration125d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On January 13, 2022, OSHA opened Charlatte Of America’s inspection #345725733 at BLUEFIELD, Virginia. The case was administratively closed on May 18, 2022, 125 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 21 violations totaling $30,139 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $58,570. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
21violations total
Serious1467%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious733%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

21citations issued
$30,139current penalty
↓ $28,431total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$2,783reduced by $1,192
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$0reduced by $3,975
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$2,783reduced by $1,192
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004
29 CFR 1910.151(c)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,595
Current$0reduced by $3,595
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01005A
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,715
Current$4,701reduced by $2,014
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01005B
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,715
Current$4,701reduced by $2,014
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007A
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,715
Current$4,701reduced by $2,014
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007B
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 5
Citation #01008
29 CFR 1910.184(d)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$0reduced by $3,975
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01009
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$2,783reduced by $1,192
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01010
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$2,783reduced by $1,192
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011A
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,030
Current$2,121reduced by $909
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011B
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 1
Citation #02002
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01012
29 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$2,783reduced by $1,192
Othergravity 5
Citation #01013
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,975
Current$0reduced by $3,975
Othergravity 1
Citation #02001
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 1
Citation #02003
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 1
Citation #02004
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Othergravity 1
Citation #02005
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 345725733 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 345725733 directly: