Establishment profile
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
709 A. O. SMITH RD., MEBANE, NC, 27302
335312 — Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Summary
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $4,595 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 55 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 59th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 13 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $4,595 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,719 | Oct 2000 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,688 | Oct 2000 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $688 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 ID | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IA | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3353 within NC. Peer group: 55 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2005 | ELECTRIC MOTOR,ELEC INSULATION,HEAD,METAL WIRE,FALL,CONCUSSION,ELEVATED WORK PLAT,WORK PLATFORMFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for A. O. SMITH CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The water heater's gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater's burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible floor.. Most recent recall: 2018-11-08. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 2 recalls shown · 2 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's #19030 | Nov 2018 | The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard #19029 | Nov 2018 | The water heater's gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater's burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible floor. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-14 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $2,875 | |
| 2000-09-19 | Planned | 11 | 8 | $1,720 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- RANDALL SUPPLY, INC.MONROE — 1 federal enforcement record
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- AVERITT ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRLAURINBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- CAROLINA TEXTILE SALES OF GASTONIA, INC.KINGS MOUNTAIN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on A. O. SMITH CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is A. O. SMITH CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- A. O. SMITH CORPORATION has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $4,595 in total penalties.
- How does A. O. SMITH CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- A. O. SMITH CORPORATION operates in the motor and generator manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.
- Has A. O. SMITH CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving A. O. SMITH CORPORATION.