Inspection 348983081 OPENED JUN 5, 2026Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Thomas Built Buses Inc has 23 OSHA inspections on record in North Carolina, the first in 1984.
OSHA's last visit started on Jun 5, 2026 to follow up on an earlier case, in High Point.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 27 citation items: 21 serious, 1 repeat and 5 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $195,804 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $183,545, down 6%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.132, personal protective equipment, general requirements (6 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Thomas Built Buses Inc averages $15,100 over 12 cited inspections in that time.
Thomas Built Buses Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
North Carolina · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 348779273 OPENED FEB 6, 2026Closed
1013 Callahan St, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body 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(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Repeat | $33,100 | $28,100 | Jun 8, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $16,550 | $14,050 | Jun 8, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $16,550 | $14,050 | Jun 8, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 348652538 OPENED DEC 17, 2025Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,550 | $13,240 | Mar 5, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,550 | $13,240 | Mar 5, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 346646953 OPENED APR 20, 2023Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body 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)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,500 | $6,500 | Jun 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346471493 OPENED JAN 27, 2023Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body 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)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,500 | $5,500 | Jun 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,500 | $7,500 | Jun 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $7,500 | $7,500 | Jun 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jun 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Other-than-serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jun 9, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346456155 OPENED JAN 23, 2023Closed
1408 Courtesy Road, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body 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 | $14,502 | $12,500 | May 23, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346365125 OPENED NOV 29, 2022Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $4,875 | $4,875 | Apr 10, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346365133 OPENED NOV 29, 2022Closed
1013 Callahan St, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $4,875 | $4,875 | Apr 10, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $4,875 | $4,875 | Apr 10, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2023 | Final |
15 older inspections
Inspection 346153471 OPENED AUG 16, 2022Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body 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)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $14,502 | $25,000 | Nov 28, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 344901202 OPENED AUG 26, 2020Closed
I-40 Milemarker 82 Rest Area, Marion, NC 28752 · School and Employee Bus Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344013594 OPENED MAY 15, 2019Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344017645 OPENED MAY 15, 2019Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body 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 | $1,125 | $900 | Aug 7, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343643045 OPENED NOV 30, 2018Closed
715 W. Fairfield Rd, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(4) · Ladders in general industry |
Serious | $3,750 | $3,750 | Jan 16, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 342318052 OPENED MAY 4, 2017Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341555738 OPENED JUN 15, 2016Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body 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 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Sep 2, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341278679 OPENED FEB 25, 2016Closed
715 West Fairfield Avenue, High Point, NC 27263 · Motor Vehicle Body 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 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Jul 15, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 317943108 OPENED JAN 7, 2015Closed
1408 Courtesy Rd., High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308557628 OPENED JUL 6, 2005Closed
Chassis Division, High Point, NC 27260 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 2005: Employee is injured when struck by bus chassis
On May 16, 2005, Employee #1, with Thomas Built Buses, Inc., was working in the Chassis Division at the station where units are first started. One unit had a de ficiency that caused it to go into full throttle when it was placed into gear. T his deficiency was written up on the inspection forms; however the unit was push ed into this station. When an employee started this unit and placed it into gear , it lurched forward approximately 3 ft, nearly hitting an employee. The unit wa s put back into neutral, and then into reverse. At that point, the brakes were n ot fully engaged. The unit then struck the chassis behind it, which in turn stru ck Employee #1. He was hospitalized for unspecified injuries.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18565929 OPENED JUN 14, 1993Closed
1408 Courtesy Road, High Point, NC 27261 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 10, 1993: Employee falls through skylight and hits coworker inside
Employee #1, who was on the roof, sat down against a skylight cover. He fell thr ough it and fell on top of a coworker inside the plant. Employee #1 broke his el bow. The coworker only sustained bruises.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(4) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Jul 12, 1993 | Closed |
Inspection 109082743 OPENED SEP 9, 1992Closed
1408 Courtesy Road, Highpoint, NC 27261 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109008292 OPENED APR 3, 1992Closed
1408 Courtesy Road, Highpoint, NC 27261 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $2,275 | $1,365 | Jun 5, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(4) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 15018930 OPENED MAR 13, 1985Closed
Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 28261 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 555656 OPENED FEB 15, 1984Closed
Courtesy Rd, High Point, NC 28261 · 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 2024, the High Point site logged 61 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 1,008 workers: 4.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 5.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 718 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses High Point · 2024 | 1,008 | 61 | 29 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Thomas Built Buses Inc High Point · 2019 | 1,644 | 116 | 39 | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Thomas Built Buses, Inc High Point · 2018 | 1,700 | 117 | 24 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
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See plansThe rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.332 · Training
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other motor vehicle body manufacturing employers in North Carolina
- Triple Crown Trailers NC, LLC Hickory · 40 citations · $36,385
- Fec Inc. Spruce Pine · 7 citations · $1,500
- Kraftsman, Inc. Ramseur · 47 citations · $8,500
- Roy Williams Fuquay Varina · 9 citations · $2,050
- Molded Fiber Glass Company/North Carolina Morganton · 28 citations · $2,880
- Mayflower Vehicle Systems, LLC Kings Mountain · 52 citations · $18,363
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