161506 – Sherrill Furniture Company: OSHA inspection 349042291
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161506 - Sherrill Furniture Company OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 7
- Proposed penalty
- $16,900
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 7
OSHA opened inspection 349042291 at 161506 - Sherrill Furniture Company in Morganton, NC on July 8, 2026 (planned inspection). The record lists 7 violations (7 serious), with $16,900 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus (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
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4 citations · $6,175
Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
- 1910.219(c)(2)(i)
- 1910.219(d)(1) Guarding
- 1910.219(e)(1)(i)
- 1910.219(c)(3) Guarding vertical and inclined shafting
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All 7 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) | Serious | 2 | $4,225.00 | $4,225.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.213(c)(2) | Serious | 5 | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.213(c)(3) | Serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.219(c)(2)(i) | Serious | 5 | $4,225.00 | $4,225.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01004A | 1910.219(d)(1) Guarding | Serious | 5 | $1,950.00 | $1,950.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01004B | 1910.219(e)(1)(i) | Serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 30, 2026 |
| 01004C | 1910.219(c)(3) Guarding vertical and inclined shafting | Serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 161506 - Sherrill Furniture Company fined by OSHA?
For inspection 349042291, OSHA proposed $16,900 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 161506 - Sherrill Furniture Company cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.219 (Mechanical power-transmission apparatus): 4; 29 CFR 1910.213 (Woodworking machinery requirements): 2; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 349042291 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.