Inspection 348983149 OPENED JUN 8, 2026Open
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
OSHA has inspected Steelfab, Inc. 15 times in North Carolina since 1984.
The latest one began on Jun 8, 2026 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Browns Summit; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 18 citation items: 6 serious and 12 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $15,962 and now stand at $11,338, 29% lower after settlements or reviews.
Slings comes up most often in these citations: 3 items under 1910.184.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Steelfab, Inc. averages $4,000 (2 cited inspections).
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Steelfab, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 347941916 OPENED DEC 17, 2024Open
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $8,000 | $8,000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 346393358 OPENED DEC 14, 2022Closed
8623 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342807617 OPENED NOV 26, 2017Closed
3725 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 26, 2017 (fatal): One employee is killed and one injured when bar joist collap
On November 26, 2017, Employee #1 and #2 were installing bar joists during the process of steel erection of the roof of the distribution center. The employees were connectors, and had installed two columns, two girder joists, and sixteen bar joists to complete two roof sections, referred to as bays. After installing the bar joists, four bundles of metal roof decking were lifted by the crane and placed perpendicular across the bar joists with two bundles per bay. A coworker was responsible for installing diagonal bridging per the design drawing. The coworker had not installed the diagonal bridging prior to the four bundles of metal decking being placed on top of the bar. Employee #1, who was responsible for welding the bar joist to the metal seat imbedded in the concrete tilt wall, had only welded on one side of the bar joist instead of both sides. The combination of the lack of diagonal bridging and lack of fillet welds being installed on both sides of the bar joist connected to the concrete tilt-up wall caused the bar joist to shift and roll from the weight of the bundles of metal decking being placed on them. The bar joist collapsed, killing Employee #1 and injuring Employee #2. It was also noted that there was a lack of certified fall protection training for employees working at or above six feet. employees working at or above six feet.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341231371 OPENED FEB 4, 2016Closed
8623 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 315207498 OPENED DEC 14, 2010Closed
10628 Park Road, Pineville, NC 28210 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312643455 OPENED SEP 29, 2008Closed
10628 Park Road, Pineville, NC 28210 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311814339 OPENED JAN 10, 2008Closed
8623 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $1,625 | $0 | Jan 28, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2008 | Closed |
7 older inspections
Inspection 309978443 OPENED APR 4, 2006Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 4, 2006: Employee fracture legs when caught between steel i-beams
On April 4, 2006, Employee #1 was involved in the transportation of steel I-beam s, when mishandled the operation and was caught between beams. The beams struck his legs, causing multiple fractures. He was transported to a medical center. At the hospital, he underwent surgical procedures to repair the multiple fractures . After undergoing the surgical procedures, he was hospitalized for postoperativ e treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | May 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(5) · Slings |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | May 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 309656825 OPENED NOV 8, 2005Closed
3300 Finger Mill Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308183169 OPENED AUG 27, 2004Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 27, 2004 (fatal): Employee is killed when steel i-beam strikes him
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on August 28, 2004, an employee rolled a 4,450 pound I-beam on skids. He worked at Steelfab Inc., in Charlotte, N.C. The beam was sta nding on its side and the employee was going to weld the top wing plate to the b eam. Before the employee could weld the top wing plate, he attempted to clear th e chain and hook in order for the weld not to damage the chain. When the employe e was raising the chain and hook, he was standing in front of the I-beam. The ch ain and hook did not clear the beam and the hook caught it. When the hook caught the beam, it fell off of the skid onto the employee. The beam was about 1 to 2 inches from the edge of the skid. The employee was standing on the floor at the time of the accident.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307084905 OPENED SEP 18, 2003Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $438 | $438 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(iic)(3) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Sep 24, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.179(k)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(iic)(3) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 305282188 OPENED APR 16, 2002Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 14988620 OPENED JUL 10, 1984Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 14988638 OPENED JUL 10, 1984Closed
8623 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1984 | 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 2025, the Charlotte site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 498 workers: 0.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelFab, Inc. Charlotte · 2025 | 498 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 3.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.
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 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6)
(6) Wiring type approved. Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined shall be of explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, shall not produce sparks under normal operating conditions and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other fabricated structural metal manufacturing employers in North Carolina
- K-M Sheet Metal LLC Durham · 11 citations · $750
- Commercial Fabricators, Inc. Newton · 11 citations · $25,808
- Nordfab LLC Thomasville · 5 citations · $13,400
- Bull City Sheet Metal, LLC Durham · 4 citations · $8,296
- Commercial Metals Company Charlotte · 3 citations · $1,950
- Trinity Manufacturing Group, LLC Hudson · 4 citations · $1,250
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.