Hickory, NC
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Hickory, NC has 75 employers tracked by OSHA with 105 total inspections and $35K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Hickory
Workplace safety enforcement records in Hickory, NC span 75 employers and 105 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 254 violations — a rate of 2.42 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $35K, averaging $464 per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Unifour Fire & Safety alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 254 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Hickory typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 75 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Hickory
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unifour Fire & Safety Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Paw Tales Lodge and Spa Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | RPM Wood Finishes Group Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Tailored Foam - Hickory Division Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Spinners Internet Cafe Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Nara Japanese Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Turbocoating Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Best Care Home Health Services Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | My Home Renovator Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | A1 Muffler & Service Center Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Hickory, NC
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unifour Fire & Safety | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Paw Tales Lodge and Spa | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| RPM Wood Finishes Group | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Tailored Foam - Hickory Division | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Spinners Internet Cafe | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Nara Japanese Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Turbocoating | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Best Care Home Health Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| My Home Renovator | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| A1 Muffler & Service Center | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| AAMCO | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Lucky Chance Arcade | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $8K |
| Quality Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Allstate Alan Cochrane Agency | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| CABINET DOOR WORLD LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| Century Fire Protection | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Q Express | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Martins Starnes & Associates | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Interstate 40 Towing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Hart and Soul Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NORDSON XALOY, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| Longview Electric, LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Fourk Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Elite Body Workz | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| NATIONWIDE ARCHITECTURAL METALS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Moblie Now | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Century Furniture | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Cosmo Motors | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| King Hickory | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| THE BEST OF BEERS, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $1K |
| STONE DESIGN CENTER, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| SNIDER TIRE, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $1K |
| LEATHER MIRACLES, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| CLARK TIRE AND AUTO, INC. | Retail Trade | 3 | $990 |
| BURKE HOSIERY MILLS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $975 |
| SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $876 |
| ECHO INDUSTRIAL, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $675 |
| SIGN SYSTEMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $600 |
| TECHMET CARBIDES, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $500 |
| CAROLINA SOLVENTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $500 |
| CLINICAL TRIALS OF AMERICA, INC. | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $455 |
| WESTERN PIEDMONT HEART CENTERS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $450 |
| KERR'S HICKORY READY-MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $450 |
| INSTITUTION FOOD HOUSE INC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $300 |
| HARWOOD ENTERPRISES DBA LOCKMANS BODY SHOP | Other Services | 2 | $200 |
| GUNTER & GRAHAM, DDS, PA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $200 |
| AQUA PLASTICS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $200 |
| TRADITIONS WOODCARVINGS & FRAMES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $150 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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