Aiken, South Carolina · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · NAICS 332911
OSHA has inspected Emerson once in South Carolina.
The inspection began on Apr 9, 2026 after a complaint, in Aiken.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $3,750 and now stand at $2,437, 35% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Emerson averages $2,437 (1 cited inspection).
Emerson also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $3,750 | $2,437 | Jun 15, 2026 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Aiken site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 308 workers: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 3 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken site Aiken · 2024 | 308 | 8 | 1 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Asco L.P. Aiken · 2023 | 343 | 9 | 5 | 2.5 | 3.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3)
(3) Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.
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.