157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION is a search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing employer in BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC. Federal records show 7 OSHA inspections with 36 violations and $24,546 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION

2858 US 70 HWY, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC, 28711

334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

398 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

36 violations

$24,546 in penalties

1 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

0.5

Industry Avg DART

0.4

Self-Reported DART

2.0

Self-Reported TRIR

2.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$24,546

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

15 years

Last Activity

1yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

2.4/yr

Violation Severity Mix

61% serious$682 avg per violation$3,507 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$24,546 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+2.3

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

+1.6

Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 43% of inspections

Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%

Worse than most peers

vs 41 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

98%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

100%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?: 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $24,546 in total penalties.
How does 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?: 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION operates in the search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.5. 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.99 compared to an industry average of 0.4.
Has 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving 157662 - KEARFOTT CORPORATION.