Inspection 349069971 OPENED JUL 23, 2026Closed
1021 E. Springfield Rd, Ste 102, High Point, NC 27263 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1998, OSHA inspectors have visited Carpenter Co. in North Carolina 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 23, 2026 as a planned inspection, in High Point.
In all, OSHA issued 27 citation items: 12 serious and 15 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $10,852; today they stand at $3,880, 64% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 4 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Carpenter Co. averages $0 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Carpenter Co. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 344548029 OPENED JAN 9, 2020Closed
1021 E. Springfield Rd, Ste 102, High Point, NC 27263 · 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 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 342037900 OPENED JAN 13, 2017Closed
7320 Oakwood Street Extension, Mebane, NC 27302 · All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 13, 2017 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck, run over and pinned by truck
At approximately 1:55 p.m. on January 13, 2017, an employee arrived at the business to drop off a trailer and to pick one up. After the trailer was dropped, the employee moved his truck, without a trailer attached, down to the bottom of the parking lot. The employee then got out of his truck and walked to the front, kneeling in front of the truck. The truck began to roll forward and the employee did not get out of the way before the truck pinned him underneath the tire. The employee received blunt chest trauma and was killed.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316758101 OPENED NOV 7, 2012Closed
2581 Nc Hwy 90e, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313365389 OPENED MAY 18, 2009Closed
30 29th St Nw, Hickory, NC 28601 · 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 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 310296009 OPENED AUG 28, 2006Closed
2581 Nc Hwy 90 East, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309881829 OPENED FEB 9, 2006Closed
2009 Keisler Dairy Rd., Conover, NC 28613 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $825 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ib) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 309761146 OPENED FEB 2, 2006Closed
2009 Keisler Dairy Rd., Conover, NC 28613 · All Other Rubber 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 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Serious | $413 | $100 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,750 | $100 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $963 | $100 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(vc)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $963 | $100 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 2006 | Closed |
3 older inspections
Inspection 306573676 OPENED APR 3, 2003Closed
2581 Nc Hwy 90 East, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303841647 OPENED OCT 16, 2000Closed
1021 E. Springfield Rd.-suite 102, High Point, NC 27161 · 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(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,300 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $975 | $780 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(10) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 301930756 OPENED APR 28, 1998Closed
2581 Hwy. 90e, Taylorsville, NC 28681 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $963 | $500 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,375 | $900 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.132(c) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1998 | Closed |
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 Conover site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 159 workers: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 47 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conover Pouring Plant Conover · 2025 | 159 | 6 | 1 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Longview Branch Hickory · 2025 | 142 | 3 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Taylorsville Branch Plant Taylorsville · 2025 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| High Point Branch High Point · 2025 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| Triad EPS Plant High Point · 2025 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ib)
(B) Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's);
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2)
(2) Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i)
(4) Inspection and testing. (i) Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other all other rubber product manufacturing employers in North Carolina
- Danfoss Power Solutions II, LLC Forest City · 1 citation · $10,750
- Kaco USA LLC Lincolnton · 5 citations · $14,894
- The Goodyear Tire - Rubber Company Fayetteville · 5 citations · $23,880
- William Goodyear Co. Monroe · 31 citations · $6,950
- Quality Rubber MFG. Co., Inc. Hendersonville · 23 citations · $6,020
- New River Tire Recycling LLC dba Rubberlogix Pilot Mountain · 4 citations · $0
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.