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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Jefferson, NC

Ashe County Group Homes,INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ashe County Group Homes,INC. ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ashe County Group Homes,INC. in Jefferson, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ashe County Group Homes,INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beaverton Assisted Living LLC in Beaverton, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ashe County Group Homes,INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ashe County Group Homes,INC. runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ashe County Group Homes,INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEWOOD NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AVALON CARE CENTER -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DIGNITY HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JACKSONVILLE HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL BAPTIST VILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LUTHERAN SENIOR SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMUNITY HEALTH CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SACRED HEART HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORNERSTONE HEALTH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CENTRAL MAINE MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHN A. MOREHEAD, MD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26SERVICIOS DE SALUD D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORTHERN NEVADA ALLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLINT NEUROLOGICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY HAVEN GERIATR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COAST FORK NURSING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-COUNTY MANOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMC OPCO LLC DBA CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VA BUTLER HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ashe County Group Ho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ashe County Group Homes,INC. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ashe County Group Homes,INC. ranks #2,318 at $300 current penalty.

How Ashe County Group Homes,INC. Compares

Ashe County Group Homes,INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-07

Last Inspection

2013-09-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Ashe County Group Homes,INC. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ashe County Group Homes,INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $1,757
View all 17,945 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ashe County Group Homes,INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Beaverton Assisted Living LLC $300 OR Sharp Health Care $300 CA Providence Health System-Oregon $300 OR Riverside Training Centers INC $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Avalon Care Center - Merced HY-Lond, L.L.C. 2 insp. Merced, CA Dignity Health 2 insp. Northridge, CA Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation, L.L.C. 2 insp. Jacksonville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beaverton Assisted Living LLC
Beaverton, OR
2 inspections $300
Sharp Health Care
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $300
Providence Health System-Oregon
Seaside, OR
2 inspections $300
Riverside Training Centers INC
Saint Helens, OR
2 inspections $300
Care Center (Hood River) INC
Hood River, OR
2 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Ashe County Group Homes,INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashe County Group Homes,INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ashe County Group Homes,INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ashe County Group Homes,INC. have? ▼
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Ashe County Group Homes,INC. had? ▼
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-07 and the most recent on 2013-09-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ashe County Group Homes,INC.? ▼
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ashe County Group Homes,INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ashe County Group Homes,INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ashe County Group Homes,INC. operate in? ▼
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ashe County Group Homes,INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ashe County Group Homes,INC. ranks #96,117 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ashe County Group Homes,INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ashe County Group Homes,INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beaverton Assisted Living LLC in Beaverton, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $300 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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