This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Whitin Roberts Safety Record

Sanford, NC

F

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

Last inspected 12/29/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Whitin Roberts in Sanford, North Carolina has 60 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $15,430 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1999.

Whitin Roberts, located in Sanford, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 60 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,430.

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.

60 Violations
6 Inspections
31 Serious
$15,430 Penalties
Serious?
31 ($15,010)
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($420)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1984
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1984
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1984
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1984
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $28,205 in penalties for Whitin Roberts, later reduced to $15,430 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $875
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
7 citations $2,925
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,050
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $2,865
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $2,170
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/29/1999 Referral? Sanford, NC 2 $1,225
07/01/1997 Complaint? Sanford, NC 12 $2,800
01/20/1994 Accident? Sanford, NC 24 $10,325
12/06/1990 Complaint? Sanford, NC 0 $0
03/14/1985 Referral? Sanford, NC 2 $0
02/07/1984 Planned? Sanford, NC 20 $1,080

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