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Distribution Technology Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Charlotte, North Carolina · General Warehousing and Storage · NAICS 493110

13inspections
18citation items
$22,613current penalties
Jan 13, 2026last inspection

Distribution Technology Inc. has 13 OSHA inspections on record in North Carolina, the first in 1989.

OSHA's last visit started on Jan 13, 2026 after a complaint, in Concord.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 18 citation items: 6 serious and 12 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $29,538 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $22,613, down 23%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.178, forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (5 items).

For context, across all transportation and warehousing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,555. Distribution Technology Inc. averages $5,325 over 4 cited inspections in that time.

Distribution Technology Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Distribution Technology Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1989 to 2026
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348687500 OPENED JAN 13, 2026Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 160 employees at the site · Closed Aug 7, 2026

423 Pitts School Road Nw, Concord, NC 28027 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 2026Final

Inspection 346860406 OPENED JUL 18, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 113 employees at the site · Closed Mar 7, 2024

1911 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$15,625$12,500Jan 17, 2024Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$2,700$2,700Jan 17, 2024Final

Inspection 344943006 OPENED SEP 23, 2020Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 160 employees at the site · Closed Nov 23, 2020

423 Pitts School Road Nw, Concord, NC 28027 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$4,000$2,600Oct 15, 2020Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2020Final

Inspection 317986701 OPENED APR 24, 2015Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 141 employees at the site · Closed Aug 31, 2015

423 Pitts School Road, Concord, NC 28027 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$5,000$3,500Jun 30, 2015Closed

Inspection 315685131 OPENED JUL 6, 2011Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 76 employees at the site · Closed Aug 18, 2011

423 Pitts School Road, Concord, NC 28027 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ia) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Serious$1,800$900Jul 13, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(7) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Serious$0$0Jul 13, 2011Closed

Inspection 315658989 OPENED MAY 18, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed May 19, 2011

14620 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 315595017 OPENED APR 27, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed May 6, 2011

11425 Granite St., Charlotte, NC 28273 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 2011Closed

Inspection 307592493 OPENED MAR 5, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Mar 9, 2004

14620 Carowinds Blvd., Advance, NC 27006 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

5 older inspections

Inspection 307084160 OPENED SEP 10, 2003Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 70 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 2003

1701 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28241 · Farm Product Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304060353 OPENED OCT 9, 2000Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 61 employees at the site · Closed Oct 9, 2000

1701 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 302235668 OPENED OCT 8, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Dec 30, 1998

11425 Granite Street, Charlotte, NC 28241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$413$413Nov 20, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 20, 1998Closed

Inspection 125284745 OPENED OCT 12, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 65 employees at the site · Closed Oct 12, 1995

1411 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 18529636 OPENED FEB 2, 1989Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 155 employees at the site · Closed May 15, 1989

11425 Granite Street, Charlotte, NC 28241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 21, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 21, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 21, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 21, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 21, 1989Closed

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 Concord site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 119 workers: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 1 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Warehouse 9
Concord · 2025
119 211.72.6
Warehouse 5
Charlotte · 2025
125 322.72.6
Corporate/Warehouse 4/IFB
Charlotte · 2025
47 000.02.6
Warehouse 1
Charlotte · 2025
38 102.82.6
RSS/ Warehouse 8
Charlotte · 2025
24 000.02.6
WH #9
Concord · 2021
155 412.22.6
WH #5
Charlotte · 2021
114 110.82.6
Corporate & WH#4 & PDC
Charlotte · 2021
50 101.52.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8)

(8) Sources of ignition. In addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, the following shall apply: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted within sight of the customer being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ia)

(6) Storage outside of buildings. (i) Storage outside of buildings, for containers awaiting use or resale, shall be located in accordance with Table H-33 with respect to:

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(7)

(7) Fire protection. Storage locations other than supply depots separated and located apart from dealer, reseller, or user establishments shall be provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 8-B, C.

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

Other general warehousing and storage employers in North Carolina

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