This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Otto Industries North America Safety Record

Charlotte, NC · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/12/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Otto Industries North America in Charlotte, North Carolina has 51 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $6,129 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2009.

Otto Industries North America, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 51 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,129.

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.

51 Violations
8 Inspections
22 Serious
$6,129 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($1,050)
Serious?
22 ($5,079)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1997
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $188
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
5 citations $188
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $1,050
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $1,575
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/12/2009 Planned? Charlotte, NC 5 $1,050
08/29/2007 Complaint? Charlotte, NC 2 $0
08/09/2005 Complaint? Charlotte, NC 1 $1,050
04/11/2005 Complaint? Charlotte, NC 4 $750
01/17/2002 Planned? Charlotte, NC 10 $713
03/16/2000 Follow-Up? Charlotte, NC 2 $0
01/23/1997 Planned? Charlotte, NC 27 $2,566
11/13/1996 Complaint? Charlotte, NC 0 $0

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