CATAWBA, NC —
OSHA Inspection: SMITH SETZER AND SONS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SMITH SETZER AND SONS, INC. in 4708 HIGHWAY 10 WEST, CATAWBA, NC 28609 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 303839997.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Watch Smith Setzer and Sons, INC. — free
Get an email when a new federal OSHA severe-injury report for Smith Setzer and Sons, INC. is published. One employer, no account, unsubscribe in one click.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SMITH SETZER AND SONS, INC.
- Site address
- 4708 HIGHWAY 10 WEST
- City
- CATAWBA
- State
- NC
- ZIP
- 28609
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 250, CATAWBA, NC 28609
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3498
- Employees
- 80
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
23 citations on file for this inspection.
95012901
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Hyster forklift, model: H225E, serial#: B7P 66649, used for moving rolls of sheet metal at the corrugated plant, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). b)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H-12000-C, serial#: 691S025, Type: 4039 A.D., used for loading trucks at the corrugated plant, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). c)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: 20000LB, serial#: 686Z01, Type: 6359 JD, used for loading trucks at the corrugated plant, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). d)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, data plate illegible, used for loading trucks at the corrugated plant, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). e)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H-18000, serial#: 897Z14, Type: Industrial, used for loading trucks on the jobsite, was equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt), but was not worn by the operator. f)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H-20000, serial#: 199Z15, Type: Industrial, used for loading trucks on the jobsite, was equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt), but was not worn by the operator. g)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H18000C, serial#: 196Z10, Type: Industrial, used for loading trucks on the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). h)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H18000, serial#: 1296Z11, Type: Industrial, used for loading trucks on the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt).i)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Allis-Chambers forklift, model: 840, serial#: illegible, used for loading trucks on the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). j)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H-10000-B, serial#: XKL-012, Type: JD-4219, used for general purposes throughout the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). k)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The International forklift, model: 504, serial#: illegible, used for hauling wire on the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). l)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The Roanoke Hustler (Gregory) forklift, model: H-18000-B, serial#: 692Z07, Type: 6059 J.D., a spare lift used for loading trucks/general purposes throughout the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). m)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The International forklift, model: 4500 series A, serial#: illegible, used for maintenance work throughout the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). n)being crushed by or caught between the forklift and the ground in the event of an overturn hazard. The International forklift, model: 4500 series A, serial#: illegible, used for maintenance work throughout the jobsite, was not equipped with an Operator Restraint System (seat belt). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to have the forklifts without seat belts retrofitted, then to train employees and enforce the wearing of seat belts while operating the forklifts. [References: ASME/ANSI B56.1a-1989 Addenda to ASME/ANSI B56.1-1988, and ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks]d
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400.00
- — Z (S) $2800.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2001
- Penalty
- Initial $1,050 · Current $600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1050.00
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2001
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2001
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.215 D03
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2001
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2001
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
7F0102
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.26 C03 VII
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
1910.179 L03 III
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2001
1910.254 D09 III
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.304 E01 IV
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
1910.305 B02
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2001
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2001
- Abate by
- Jan 11, 2001
More inspections at Smith Setzer and Sons, INC.
View Smith Setzer and Sons, INC.'s full OSHA safety record →
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 000000)
Jan 5, 2012
Bruce D. Bowman · SCHENECTADY, NY
Jan 25, 2005
KGC, INC. · BILLINGS, MT
Dec 31, 2002
Rockaway Borough DPW · ROCKAWAY, NJ
Dec 31, 2002
Harry Brickey DBA a. Brickey Ceiling Company · FOREST CITY, NC
Dec 31, 2002
Sudden Bond Industries · EDGERTON, KS
More inspections in NC
Jul 16, 2026
161563 - CSP Innovations North Carolina, INC. · LENOIR, NC
Jul 15, 2026
161557 - Union Electric Membership Corporation · LAKE PARK, NC
Jul 15, 2026
161554 - SE Board, INC · HIGH POINT, NC
Jul 15, 2026
161553 - Quality Arbor Services INC. · LAKE PARK, NC
Jul 15, 2026
161552 - EDC, INC. · KERNERSVILLE, NC
Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 303839997.
Look up any company's OSHA accident reports by company, or browse severe injury reports by year, state, and company.