This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Appalachian Stove and Fabricators Safety Record

Asheville, NC · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/14/2001

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Appalachian Stove and Fabricators in Asheville, North Carolina has 60 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $2,612 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2001.

Appalachian Stove and Fabricators, located in Asheville, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 60 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,612.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

60 Violations
3 Inspections
26 Serious
$2,612 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($0)
Serious?
26 ($2,612)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1997
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1997
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $6,925 in penalties for Appalachian Stove and Fabricators, later reduced to $2,612 — a 62% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/14/2001 Referral? Asheville, NC 7 $600
04/18/2001 Planned? Asheville, NC 42 $512
09/11/1997 Complaint? Asheville, NC 11 $1,500

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