This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Copland Fabrics Safety Record

Burlington, NC · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/24/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Copland Fabrics in Burlington, North Carolina has 118 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 58 classified as serious and $35,728 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2013.

Copland Fabrics, located in Burlington, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 118 violations on file, 58 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $35,728.

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.

118 Violations
11 Inspections
58 Serious
$35,728 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
60 ($0)
Serious?
58 ($35,728)
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1987
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1996
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1987
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $59,515 in penalties for Copland Fabrics, later reduced to $35,728 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
12 citations $1,706
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $2,950
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $2,219
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
7 citations $3,762
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/24/2013 Planned? Burlington, NC 18 $8,000
03/06/2009 Planned? Burlington, NC 0 $0
01/27/2005 Planned? Burlington, NC 7 $0
08/20/2004 Accident? Burlington, NC 0 $0
11/20/2002 Complaint? Burlington, NC 1 $788
02/20/1997 Follow-Up? Burlington, NC 0 $0
03/28/1996 Planned? Burlington, NC 53 $20,962
03/28/1996 Planned? Burlington, NC 8 $2,762
02/21/1994 Programmed Related? Burlington, NC 1 $2,275
11/09/1988 Follow-Up? Burlington, NC 0 $0
10/26/1987 Planned? Burlington, NC 30 $940

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