This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Shields Safety Record

Winston-Salem, NC · Construction

D

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

Last inspected 06/13/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Shields in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has 49 workplace safety violations across 28 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $9,900 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2014.

Shields, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 49 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,900.

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.

49 Violations
28 Inspections
13 Serious
$9,900 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($2,400)
Serious?
13 ($5,900)
Repeat?
4 ($1,600)
1926.0451 Scaffolding
Cited in 6 inspections (10 total) since 1983
1926.0050 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1926.0100 Fall Protection — Scope
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $14,725 in penalties for Shields, later reduced to $9,900 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0451 Scaffolding
10 citations $4,370
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations
1926.0050 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1926.0405 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
3 citations $425
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/2014 Complaint? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $2,400
01/22/2010 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
05/04/2004 Programmed Related? Winston Salem, NC 0 $0
11/18/1998 Unprogrammed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $225
02/07/1997 Unprogrammed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $560
03/14/1996 Programmed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $0
06/29/1994 Programmed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $2,750
04/15/1994 Planned? Winston Salem, NC 2 $0
03/04/1994 Complaint? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $275
07/09/1993 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
06/03/1993 Complaint? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
08/25/1992 Unprogrammed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
05/08/1992 Programmed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 2 $0
04/08/1992 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $0
06/18/1990 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $900
05/17/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Winston-Salem, NC 9 $0
04/02/1990 Follow-Up? Winston Salem, NC 0 $0
08/15/1989 Complaint? Winston Salem, NC 2 $1,200
05/17/1989 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
02/14/1989 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $240
06/24/1988 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $200
06/17/1988 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $490
03/18/1987 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 0 $0
04/09/1986 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 1 $0
04/01/1986 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 5 $240
06/26/1985 Planned? Winston-Salem, NC 3 $0
05/20/1985 Planned? Winston Salem, NC 0 $0
01/03/1983 Planned? Winston Salem, NC 2 $420

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