Inspection 345220107 OPENED MAR 19, 2021Closed
11550 Statesville Blvd, Cleveland, NC 27013 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Johnson Controls, Inc. has 29 OSHA inspections on record in North Carolina, the first in 1982.
OSHA's last visit started on Mar 19, 2021 as part of a related case, in Cleveland.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 36 citation items: 13 serious and 23 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $23,439 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $18,151, down 23%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.305, electrical wiring methods (5 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Johnson Controls, Inc. averages $3,500 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Johnson Controls, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 344235205 OPENED AUG 14, 2019Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(e) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Feb 4, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344013511 OPENED MAY 15, 2019Closed
3301 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 315909747 OPENED AUG 5, 2011Closed
800 Clanton Rd, Suite R, Charlotte, NC 28217 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,000 | Aug 12, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1425(c)(3) · Keeping clear of the load |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,000 | Aug 12, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1428(a)(1) · Signal person qualifications |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,000 | Aug 12, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 313826521 OPENED DEC 1, 2009Closed
633-104 Hutton Streeet, Raleigh, NC 27606 · Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311094122 OPENED AUG 31, 2009Closed
Building C-1524, Ardennes Street, Fort Bragg, NC 28307 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iii) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Oct 9, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 312456080 OPENED NOV 17, 2008Closed
2131 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.850(a) · Preparatory operations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 311623334 OPENED SEP 22, 2008Closed
5 Moore Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
21 older inspections
Inspection 312189269 OPENED MAY 6, 2008Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 8, 2008: Employee's hand is caught in machine
On April 8, 2008, an employee was working for a firm that manufactured storage b atteries. He was working on line 2 of a "COS" machine. A piece of debris had bec ome stuck in the machine and was obstructing operation. The employee used two me thods to stop the machine. First, the employee pushed the "CYCLE STOP" button. T hen the employee blocked the "rephoto eye" curtain with his right hand. The empl oyee was trying to remove the debris with his left hand, when suddenly the unloa der clamp on the machine came down and crushed his left hand. He sustained bruis es, contusions, and abrasions. He was sent to Forsyth Medical Center for treatme nt, and he was released from the hospital on the same day.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Jul 23, 2008 | Final |
Inspection 311229900 OPENED SEP 17, 2007Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308553684 OPENED MAR 31, 2005Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $700 | $0 | Apr 28, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(ib)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 305090557 OPENED MAY 20, 2002Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305039463 OPENED FEB 14, 2002Closed
5 Moore Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304548167 OPENED OCT 15, 2001Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302927066 OPENED AUG 5, 1999Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $813 | $813 | Aug 30, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302357108 OPENED DEC 2, 1998Closed
Hwy 301s/firestone Parkway, Wilson, NC 27893 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302357785 OPENED DEC 2, 1998Closed
1200 Firestone Parkway, Wilson, NC 27894 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.24(e) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $688 | $500 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 125254284 OPENED JUL 27, 1998Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302123682 OPENED JUN 30, 1998Closed
3029 Cornwallis Rd., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,750 | $1,050 | Jul 22, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 301786042 OPENED MAY 22, 1997Closed
101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 300315983 OPENED MAR 25, 1997Closed
Long Street And Riley Road, Fort Bragg, NC 28307 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300075272 OPENED FEB 18, 1997Closed
2701 Johnson Controls Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $813 | $813 | May 15, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 111123717 OPENED MAR 22, 1996Closed
Five Moore Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,625 | May 22, 1996 | Closed |
Inspection 111139713 OPENED OCT 1, 1992Closed
520 Ashe Ave., Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC 27606 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18484790 OPENED FEB 21, 1990Closed
810 Fairgrove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18484592 OPENED DEC 14, 1989Closed
300 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-salem, NC 27103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.352(d) · Fire prevention |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(iv) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 18509331 OPENED FEB 22, 1989Closed
Central Piedmont Nursing Center, Burlington, NC 27215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 2982825 OPENED NOV 4, 1986Closed
2105 Welfare Rd, Winston-salem, NC 27107 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.301(c) · Hand tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 1986 | Closed |
Inspection 14211411 OPENED MAR 17, 1982Closed
New Naval Regional Medical Cnt, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 · 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 Raleigh site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 311 workers: 1.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 33 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA NC Raleigh Raleigh · 2025 | 311 | 4 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| USA NC Charlotte Southern Charlotte · 2025 | 306 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| ASC - Tarboro Tarboro · 2025 | 276 | 8 | 2 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Wilmington NC Branch Wilmington · 2025 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| USA NC Hickory Hickory · 2025 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Raleigh NC Branch Raleigh · 2022 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Charlotte NC Branch Charlotte · 2022 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| JCI Tarboro Tarboro · 2021 | 259 | 6 | 1 | 2.0 | 3.6 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 to Dec 10, 2023 WILMINGTON | 1 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1)
(h) Housekeeping—(1) Surfaces. All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)
(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
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 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
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 1926.1425 · Keeping clear of the load
29 CFR 1926.1428 · Signal person qualifications
29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.301 · Hand tools
29 CFR 1926.352 · Fire prevention
29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.850 · Preparatory operations
Other storage battery manufacturing employers in North Carolina
- Debotech, Inc. Mooresville · 9 citations · $5,550
- Saft America Inc Valdese · 50 citations · $26,280
- Pass - Seymour, Inc. Concord · 3 citations · $0
- Erico International Corporation Aberdeen · 37 citations · $48,560
- Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC Claremont · 7 citations · $34,881
- Mac Panel Company High Point · 72 citations · $7,075
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.