This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Thorn Apple Valley, INC Safety Record

Holly Ridge, NC

F

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

Last inspected 07/24/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Thorn Apple Valley, INC in Holly Ridge, North Carolina has 61 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $53,918 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 1996.

Thorn Apple Valley, INC, located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 61 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $53,918.

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.

61 Violations
6 Inspections
35 Serious
$53,918 Penalties
Serious?
35 ($52,658)
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($1,260)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1994
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1994
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $74,855 in penalties for Thorn Apple Valley, INC, later reduced to $53,918 — a 28% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
12 citations $17,850
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations $1,838
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
6 citations $11,025
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $6,442
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $3,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/24/1996 Follow-Up? Holly Ridge, NC 1 $0
09/25/1995 Follow-Up? Holly Ridge, NC 9 $19,125
05/11/1994 Planned? Holly Ridge, NC 45 $32,812
01/29/1988 Follow-Up? Holly Ridge, NC 0 $0
10/06/1987 Follow-Up? Holly Ridge, NC 1 $1,260
05/21/1987 Complaint? Holly Ridge, NC 5 $720

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