160786 – Watauga County Schools – Maintenance Department: OSHA inspection 348836768
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160786 - Watauga County Schools - Maintenance Department OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 3
- Proposed penalty
- $10,400
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 3
OSHA opened inspection 348836768 at 160786 - Watauga County Schools - Maintenance Department in Boone, NC on March 25, 2026 (planned inspection). The record lists 3 violations (3 serious), with $10,400 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.215, Abrasive wheel machinery (2 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
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2 citations · $5,200
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
1 citation · $5,200
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
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All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Serious | 6 | $5.200,00 | $5.200,00 | May 13, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 6 | $5.200,00 | $5.200,00 | May 13, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 6 | $0,00 | $0,00 | May 13, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 160786 - Watauga County Schools - Maintenance Department fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348836768, OSHA proposed $10,400 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 160786 - Watauga County Schools - Maintenance Department cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 2; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348836768 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.