160034 – County Of Gaston – Ems: OSHA inspection 348589888
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Open case Planned inspection
160034 - County Of Gaston - Ems OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 14
- Proposed penalty
- $17,295
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 4
OSHA opened inspection 348589888 at 160034 - County Of Gaston - Ems in Gastonia, NC on November 12, 2025 (planned inspection). The record lists 14 violations (4 serious), with $17,295 in proposed penalties and $11,241 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne pathogens (4 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
4 citations · $9,681
Bloodborne pathogens
- 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(c)
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(b)(1)
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv)
- 1910.1030(h)(5)(i)
2 citations · $0
General
- 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use
- 1910.303(b)(7) Mechanical execution of work
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All 14 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(c) | Serious | 200 | $14.895,00 | $9.681,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(b)(1) Bloodborne pathogens | Serious | 200 | $0,00 | $0,00 | May 15, 2026 |
| 01001C | 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) | Serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 01001D | 1910.1030(h)(5)(i) | Serious | 200 | $0,00 | $0,00 | May 11, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.106(e)(6)(i) General | Other-than-serious | 1 | $0,00 | $0,00 | May 15, 2026 |
| 02002 | 1910.132(d)(2) | Other-than-serious | 228 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02003A | 1910.134(c)(1)(i) | Other-than-serious | 200 | $2.400,00 | $1.560,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02003B | 1910.134(c)(1)(ii) | Other-than-serious | 200 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02003C | 1910.134(c)(1)(iii) | Other-than-serious | 200 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02004 | 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use | Other-than-serious | 3 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02005 | 1910.303(b)(7) Mechanical execution of work | Other-than-serious | 5 | $0,00 | $0,00 | May 15, 2026 |
| 02006 | 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) | Other-than-serious | 3 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 15, 2026 |
| 02007A | 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) | Other-than-serious | 200 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 24, 2026 |
| 02007B | 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) | Other-than-serious | 3 | $0,00 | $0,00 | August 15, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 160034 - County Of Gaston - Ems fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348589888, OSHA proposed $17,295 in penalties; the current penalty is $11,241. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 160034 - County Of Gaston - Ems cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne pathogens): 4; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 3; 29 CFR 1910.303 (General): 2; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 2; 29 CFR 1910.106 (Flammable liquids): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348589888 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.