Establishment profile
ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.
6202 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, BROWNS SUMMIT, NC, 27214
Summary
ABCO AUTOMATION, INC. has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 29 years of recorded history, with $1,225 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 98 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 73rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ABCO AUTOMATION, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $1,225 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $450 | Jun 1997 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | $225 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $100 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $100 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3332 within NC. Peer group: 98 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. 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 ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. 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 ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-09-07 | Planned | 11 | 10 | $1,000 | |
| 1997-05-20 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $225 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ABCO AUTOMATION, INC. 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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- What is ABCO AUTOMATION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ABCO AUTOMATION, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $1,225 in total penalties.