160779 – King Electric Company: OSHA inspection 348836735
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160779 - King Electric Company OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 3
- Proposed penalty
- $34,100
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 2
OSHA opened inspection 348836735 at 160779 - King Electric Company in Greensboro, NC on March 24, 2026 (fatality/catastrophe inspection). The record lists 3 violations (2 serious), with $34,100 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.27, Scaffolds and rope descent systems (1 citation). 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
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1 citation · $16,550
Overhead and gantry cranes
- 1910.179(b)(6)(ii)
29 CFR 1904.39
1 citation · $1,000
- 1904.39(a)(1)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27(a) Scaffolds | Serious | 2 | $16.550,00 | $16.550,00 | September 30, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.179(b)(6)(ii) Overhead and gantry cranes | Serious | 2 | $16.550,00 | $16.550,00 | September 30, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1904.39(a)(1) | Other-than-serious | 1 | $1.000,00 | $1.000,00 | September 30, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 160779 - King Electric Company fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348836735, OSHA proposed $34,100 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 160779 - King Electric Company cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.27 (Scaffolds and rope descent systems): 1; 29 CFR 1910.179 (Overhead and gantry cranes): 1; 29 CFR 1904.39: 1.
What is a fatality/catastrophe inspection?
OSHA opens a fatality/catastrophe inspection after a work-related death or an event that sends workers to the hospital. The inspection type alone does not establish the cause; read the cited standards and the final case outcome on osha.gov.
Is OSHA inspection 348836735 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.