This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Color Works Safety Record

Rutherfordton, NC · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/12/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Color Works in Rutherfordton, North Carolina has 25 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $4,238 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2006.

The Color Works, located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 25 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,238.

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.

25 Violations
2 Inspections
14 Serious
$4,238 Penalties
Serious?
14 ($4,238)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1995
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1995
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
OSHA initially proposed $7,463 in penalties for The Color Works, later reduced to $4,238 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
8 citations $826
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $562
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $375
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/12/2006 Planned? Rutherfordton, NC 11 $1,013
02/20/1995 Planned? Rutherfordton, NC 14 $3,225

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