This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Schaefer Iron Works Safety Record

Salisbury, NC

F

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

Last inspected 12/31/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Schaefer Iron Works in Salisbury, North Carolina has 52 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $1,520 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 1997.

Schaefer Iron Works, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 52 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,520.

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.

52 Violations
4 Inspections
6 Serious
$1,520 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($420)
Serious?
6 ($1,100)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1986
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
9 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $320
7C01.01 A OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
3 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/31/1997 Complaint? Salisbury, NC 5 $0
01/25/1989 Complaint? Salisbury, NC 7 $840
03/30/1987 Follow-Up? Salisbury, NC 0 $0
09/22/1986 Complaint? Salisbury, NC 40 $680

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