Fletcher, North Carolina · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · NAICS 332911
Since 2020, OSHA inspectors have visited Equilibar, LLC in North Carolina 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 6, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Fletcher.
In all, OSHA issued 6 citation items: 3 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $2,100; today they stand at $1,850, 12% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Equilibar, LLC averages $925 across 2 cited inspections.
Equilibar, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company320 Rutledge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 · Industrial Valve 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(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $750 | $500 | Jan 22, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2026 | Final |
320 Rutledge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $450 | $450 | Jul 2, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Jul 2, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2020 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Fletcher site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 31 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equilibar, LLC Fletcher · 2025 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)
(c) General requirements. (1) The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
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.