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SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION

4700 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC, 28273
339950Sign Manufacturing
EIN 560985702

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OSHA inspections
2
over 23 years
Violations
35
$1,700 in penalties
Penalties
$1,700
$49 avg
Accident investigations on record
1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION has accumulated 35 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $1,700 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 334 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 64th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
2
0.1 / yr · last 23 yrs
Violations
35
1.5 / yr
Penalties
$1,700
$49 avg / violation
20% serious80% other
Inspection trigger · planned
2 of 2

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. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $1,700 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0242 B22$150Sep 2002Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0022 D0122Sep 2002Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0107 B0922Sep 2002Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0212 A0111$500Feb 2009Feb 2009
7F0101 A0111$500Sep 2002Sep 2002
29 CFR 1910.0215 B0911$300Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0213 H0111$250Sep 2002Sep 2002
29 CFR 1910.0215 A0411Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.1200 G0111Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0038 A0111Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 V11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0134 C0111Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0303 B0211Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0157 G0111Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA11Feb 2009Feb 2009
29 CFR 1910.0037 Q0111Sep 2002Sep 2002

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

91st

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3399 within NC. Peer group: 334 employers. This establishment has 35 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
69th
peer median: $588
Inspection frequency
64th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.

DART rate
1.8
vs industry
+1.0
TRIR
3.5
vs industry
+1.7

Reported for 55 average annual employees at this establishment.

Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
1.8
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
0.8
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
3.5
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

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

Planned
2

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 SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
17 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHWOOD 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 SOUTHWOOD 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 SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

EPA-registered facilities

Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.

FacilityPermitsStatusInspectionsFormal actionsPenaltiesLast inspectedECHO
SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION
4700 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD. · CHARLOTTE, NC, 28273
RCRANo Violation Identified00View →

Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$0
Obligated (all-time)
$133K
Awards
17
Top agency
Department of Defense
$63K
Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Defense$63K
Department of the Interior$16K
Department of Veterans Affairs$16K
Department of Homeland Security$13K
Department of State$11K
Largest awards
  • Department of Defense
    FIT TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2008-03-12
    $21,578
  • Department of State
    WORLD TRAIL STATION FOR FITNESS CIRCUIT
    contract · Last action 2009-03-26
    $10,706
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    WALKING TRAIL FOR JUSTICE SCHOOL - DM PROGRAM TO PROVIDE 20 FITNESS STATIONS TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2008-07-17
    $9,745
  • Department of Defense
    TRAIL STATIONS
    contract · Last action 2011-05-11
    $8,720
  • Department of Homeland Security
    20 STATION GSA FITNESS TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2008-05-14
    $8,120
  • Department of Defense
    20 STATION FIT TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2009-09-13
    $8,070
  • Department of the Interior
    20 STATION FIT TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2008-08-06
    $8,045
  • Department of the Interior
    R3300-09-0247 OUTDOOR FITNESS COURSE TO REPLACE UNSERVICEABLE COURSE ALONG THE GWMP SOUTH PARKWAY.
    contract · Last action 2009-09-23
    $7,995
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    SMALL PURCHASE DATA
    contract · Last action 2009-04-14
    $7,645
  • Department of Defense
    20 STATION FIT TRAIL EXERCISE SYSTEM FOR PHILPOTT LAKE
    contract · Last action 2010-09-27
    $7,520
  • Department of Defense
    FITNESS STATION/JOGGING TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2008-09-13
    $5,972
  • Department of Defense
    10 STATION FIT TRAIL KIT
    contract · Last action 2012-08-30
    $5,820
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    PURCHASE 10 STATION FIT TRAIL EXERCISE SYSTEM FOR THE EDWARD HINES JR. VA HOSPITAL, HINES ILLINOIS
    contract · Last action 2011-09-14
    $5,445
  • Department of Defense
    10 STATION FIT TRAIL
    contract · Last action 2011-09-13
    $5,320
  • Department of Homeland Security
    10 STATION JOGGING SYSTEM
    contract · Last action 2010-09-07
    $5,195
  • General Services Administration
    EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. MIPR R57046-11-MP-09Y03. FHSJP/0343 JRW THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS BEING ISSUED TO SOUTHWOOD CORP (GS-07F-6316A), FOR 1- GROUP (GP) OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. 10 STATION FITNESS TRAIL, $4,945.00 EA ALTHOUGH SOUTHWOOD CORP. S MAS CONTRACT IS FOB ORIGIN, FOB DESTINATION DELIVERY TERMS WILL APPLY, SINCE THIS VENDOR WILL DIRECT DELIVER FROM CHARLOTTE, NC TO FINAL DESTINATION IN PORT HUENEME, CA. THE TOTAL ORDER PRICE IS INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING/FREIGHT COSTS. ALL ITEMS ARE LISTED ON GSA MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACT GS-07F-8645C EXCEPT FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES OF $700.00 WHICH IS QUOTED AS OPEN MARKET. SOUTHWOOD CORP. S PRICE QUOTE DATED 12/13/10 IS HEREBY INCORPORATED AND MADE PART OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER. THE TOTAL PRICE QUOTED IS $5,645.00. IN ADDITION TO ALL CLAUSES LISTED IN THE APPLICABLE GSA FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT GS-07F-6316A, FAR CLAUSE 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AND APPLIES TO THIS PROCUREMENT. VENDOR IS REMINDED THAT THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AND APPLY TO ALL OPEN MARKET ITEMS ON THIS PROCUREMENT: FAR52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2007) AND FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2008). THE CLAUSES THAT ARE APPLICABLE UNDER 52.212-5 ARE: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-50, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, AND 52.247-64. DO NOT SHIP TO ADDRESS IN BLOCK 10. PLEASE SEE CORRECT SHIP TO ADDRESS BELOW. THE SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR THE FIT-TRAIL IS BELOW: NBVC BLDG 802 820 35TH ST. PORT HUENEME, CA 93043 MARK FOR: 30NCR PROJECT NUMBER PM07-810 SHIPPING POC: MANNY MARTINEZ / PHONE NUMBER: (805) 982-5278 TECHNICAL POC: SAMUEL TING / PHONE: 805-982-2037 ALSO PLEASE SEND INVOICE TO: 30NCR ATTN: LSC TING 2251 PACIFIC RD PORT HUENEME, CA 93043 MIPR NO.: R5704611MP09Y03 REQUISITION NO.: R5704600409Y03 ITEM NAME: SOUTHWOOD CORP. 10 STEP FITNESS TRAIL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE IS AT DESTINATION. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING ALL ITEMS ORDERED TO THE ADDRESSED DESTINATION. THE COMPLETE DELIVERY/SHIP TO ADDRESS IS SHOWN ABOVE: MARKING: SHIPMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) SHALL BE MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING: IN ADDITION TO MARKINGS REQUIRED BY MIL-STD-129, SHIPMENTS SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE REQUISITION NUMBER; SUPPAD AND ITEM NAME (WILL BE SHOWN ON INDIVIDUAL ORDERS). PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: THE ITEM(S) SHALL BE PACKAGED AND PACKED TO AFFORD ADEQUATE PROTECTION AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER TO THE FIRST RECEIVING ACTIVITY. THE PACK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. THE PACKAGE SHALL BE THE SAME AS THAT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE SUPPLIER. IN THE EVENT A PALLET OR SKID IS USED FOR SHIPPING, THE FOLLOWING NOTICE SHALL APPLY: NOTICE OF SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENT TO ALL COUNTRIES THAT HAVE ENDORSED THE IPPC GUIDELINES FOR TREATMENT ON NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING: THE INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROTECTION CONVENTION (IPPC) HAS APPROVED AND PUBLISHED ON MARCH 15, 2002, GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL IN ARE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.APHIS.USDA.GOV/PPQ/SWP/. CLAUSE D-FSS-468 REQUIRES NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PALLETS AND OTHER NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL USED IN SHIPMENTS DESTINED TO IPPC COMPLIANT COUNTRIES REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE WOOD TREATMENT. ADDITIONALLY, SHIPMENTS DELIVERED TO DOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES OR FREIGHT CONSOLIDATION POINTS FOR EVENTUAL DELIVERY TO OR THROUGH EU/IPPC COUNTRIES SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE DLA REGULATIONS AND PROCUREMENT LETTER PROCLTR 02-17. UNITIZATION OF PALLET LOAD: THE PALLETIZED LOAD SHALL BE UNITIZED AND SECURED TO THE PALLET TO INSURE THAT THE LOAD ARRIVES INTACT. FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: JOSHUA.WALKER@GSA.GOV OR CALL 817-850-8364. TH
    contract · Last action 2010-12-28
    $4,945
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    SMALL PURCHASE DATA
    contract · Last action 2008-08-15
    $2,500

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 339920 - SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2012-08-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2009-01-23Planned172$800
2002-08-15Planned185$900

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 35 violations and $1,700 in total penalties.
How does SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION operates in the sign manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. SOUTHWOOD CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.77 compared to an industry average of 0.8.