Inspection 349192138 OPENED SEP 30, 2026Closed
6306 Old 421 Road, Liberty, NC 27298 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1997, OSHA inspectors have visited Pallet Express, Inc. in North Carolina 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 30, 2026 to follow up on an earlier case, in Liberty.
In all, OSHA issued 81 citation items: 23 serious, 5 repeat and 53 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $37,515; today they stand at $26,520, 29% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.157 (portable fire extinguishers), 12 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Pallet Express, Inc. averages $8,000 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Pallet Express, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
North Carolina · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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Inspection 348588039 OPENED NOV 6, 2025Closed
6306 Old 421 Road, Liberty, NC 27298 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 95.129(01) |
Serious | $11,585 | $8,000 | Jan 23, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 345634414 OPENED NOV 10, 2021Closed
6306 Old 421 Road, Liberty, NC 27298 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345601157 OPENED OCT 26, 2021Closed
6306 Old 421 Road, Liberty, NC 27298 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316975838 OPENED FEB 27, 2013Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(iii) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 315207209 OPENED DEC 21, 2010Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $325 | $325 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 312191737 OPENED JUL 8, 2008Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311230593 OPENED OCT 2, 2007Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 2, 2007 (fatal): Employee is killed when caught in pallet shredder
On October 2, 2007, Employee #1 was killed, while operating a pallet shredder th at shreds old, unrepairable pallets to produce mulch that was sold for landscapi ng enhancements.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $4,200 | $3,000 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iid) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,200 | $3,000 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,250 | $800 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,200 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(iim) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,200 | $3,000 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2008 | Closed |
8 older inspections
Inspection 310402631 OPENED MAY 1, 2007Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 308557610 OPENED JUN 8, 2005Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Jul 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 302929690 OPENED NOV 4, 1999Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302870175 OPENED AUG 5, 1999Closed
816 East James Street, Wilmington, NC 28365 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $100 | $100 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $100 | $100 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 301933123 OPENED JUL 17, 1998Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · 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(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 125253021 OPENED SEP 24, 1997Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 301788733 OPENED JUL 21, 1997Closed
812 East James St., Mt. Olive, NC 28365 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $525 | $420 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1) · Head protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $450 | $360 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $750 | $600 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 7F0102 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 125237818 OPENED MAR 4, 1997Closed
2821 Assembly Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Repeat | $2,800 | $1,820 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $600 | $390 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.6 · Determination of new cases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1997 | 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 2024, the Liberty site logged 39 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 229 workers: 20.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 103 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Express Liberty · 2024 | 229 | 39 | 5 | 20.7 | 4.6 |
| main Liberty · 2018 | 249 | 41 | 2 | 23.3 | 4.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.6 · Determination of new cases
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i)
(2) General. (i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
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 1910.1200(g)(1)
(g) Safety data sheets. (1) Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.135 · Head protection
29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
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 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
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 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
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- Southern Custom Shutters, Inc. High Point · 25 citations · $0
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- Tuff Shed, Inc. Charlotte · 9 citations · $7,210
- Carpenter Design, Inc. Rutherfordton · 35 citations · $35,290
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