Inspection 348776352 OPENED FEB 26, 2026Closed
7600 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 2006, OSHA inspectors have visited Armacell, LLC in North Carolina 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Feb 26, 2026 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Mebane.
In all, OSHA issued 51 citation items: 25 serious and 26 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $40,190; today they stand at $37,102, 8% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.119 (process safety management), 10 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Armacell, LLC averages $11,422 across 2 cited inspections.
Armacell, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 348719410 OPENED JAN 29, 2026Closed
7600 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $9,000 | $5,850 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,700 | $1,755 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $5,850 | $3,802 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii) · Silica dust in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1) · Silica dust in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $2,700 | $1,755 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(4) · Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 348039025 OPENED FEB 6, 2025Closed
1004 Keisler Rd, Conover, NC 28613 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $9,681 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 341525970 OPENED JUN 3, 2016Closed
1004 Keisler Rd, Conover, NC 28613 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316780196 OPENED SEP 17, 2013Closed
7600 Oakwood St Ext., Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313604001 OPENED JAN 8, 2010Closed
7600 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312955925 OPENED MAR 4, 2009Closed
7600 Oakwood St Ext., Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2) · Emergency action plans |
Serious | $963 | $674 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(id) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(ie) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,925 | $1,348 | Apr 2, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 312198393 OPENED FEB 9, 2009Closed
7600 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $963 | $700 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2) · General requirements for dipping and coating operations |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,000 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $963 | $800 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,000 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $688 | $500 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $688 | $500 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,000 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 29 CFR 1910.1450(d)(1) · Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1)(i) · Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1) · Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2009 | Closed |
3 older inspections
Inspection 311236202 OPENED JUL 16, 2008Closed
7600 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310928452 OPENED JUN 28, 2007Closed
7600 Oakwood St Ext., Mebane, NC 27302 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310072848 OPENED MAY 30, 2006Closed
1004 Keisler Rd, Conover, NC 28613 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Mebane site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 265 workers: 2.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 71 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armacell, LLC. Mebane · 2025 | 265 | 7 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Armacell LLC Conover · 2025 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Armacell, LLC - Mebane, NC Mebane · 2024 | 265 | 5 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1053 · Silica dust in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii)
(ii) The employer shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least annually and update it as necessary.
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1)
(h) Housekeeping. (1) The employer shall not allow dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure are not feasible.
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(id)
(D) Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions; and,
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.124 · General requirements for dipping and coating operations
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.1450 · Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans
Other urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing employers in North Carolina
- Tenn-Tex Plastics Inc. Colfax · 12 citations · $2,600
- Southern Pipe, Inc. New London · 36 citations · $26,005
- RPP Acquisition, LLC Kenly · 1 citation · $0
- Veka East, Inc. Morganton · 3 citations · $12,420
- Elkamet, Inc. East Flat Rock · 18 citations · $9,885
- Skyline Plastic Systems, Inc. Fletcher · 16 citations · $5,550
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.