This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Davis Steel & Iron Co Safety Record

Matthews, NC · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/17/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Davis Steel & Iron Co in Matthews, North Carolina has 30 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $2,375 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2008.

Davis Steel & Iron Co, located in Matthews, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 30 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,375.

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.

30 Violations
6 Inspections
8 Serious
$2,375 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($0)
Serious?
8 ($2,375)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1998
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1998
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $3,900 in penalties for Davis Steel & Iron Co, later reduced to $2,375 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $375
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $450
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
3 citations $400
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/17/2008 Planned? Matthews, NC 0 $0
04/24/2007 Complaint? Matthews, NC 1 $0
04/20/2004 Planned? Matthews, NC 0 $0
07/11/2002 Planned? Matthews, NC 15 $2,000
01/06/1998 Planned? Matthews, NC 7 $0
03/02/1992 Complaint? Matthews, NC 7 $375

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