The Southern Finishing Company, Inc.: OSHA inspection 348604216
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Open case Complaint inspection
The Southern Finishing Company, Inc. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 10
- Proposed penalty
- $23,595
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 8
OSHA opened inspection 348604216 at The Southern Finishing Company, Inc. in Martinsville, VA on November 20, 2025 (complaint inspection). The record lists 10 violations (8 serious), with $23,595 in proposed penalties and $15,336 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.107, Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials (5 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.
5 citations · $10,224
Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials
- 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
- 1910.107(b)(8) Separation of operations
- 1910.107(b)(9) Cleaning
- 1910.107(c)(6) Wiring type approved
- 1910.107(g)(2) Cleaning
3 citations · $5,112
Flammable liquids
- 1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a)
- 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) Grounding
- 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) Waste and residue
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All 10 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 | 1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a) Flammable liquids | Serious | 8 | $7,865.00 | $5,112.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) Grounding | Serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01001C | 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) Waste and residue | Serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.107(b)(5)(i) | Serious | 6 | $7,865.00 | $5,112.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.107(b)(8) Separation of operations | Serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01002C | 1910.107(b)(9) Cleaning | Serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01002D | 1910.107(c)(6) Wiring type approved | Serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 01003A | 1910.107(g)(2) Cleaning | Serious | 6 | $7,865.00 | $5,112.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.132(d)(1) | Other-than-serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
| 02002 | 1910.1200(e)(1) | Other-than-serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | March 13, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was The Southern Finishing Company, Inc. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348604216, OSHA proposed $23,595 in penalties; the current penalty is $15,336. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was The Southern Finishing Company, Inc. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.107 (Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials): 5; 29 CFR 1910.106 (Flammable liquids): 3; 29 CFR 1910.132 (General requirements): 1; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348604216 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.