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Administrative & Waste Services · Charlotte, NC

Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC ranks #78,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$1,775
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,775. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Best Clean Janitorial LLC in Webster, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#78,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,775 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC.

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Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC ranks #2,641 at $1,775 current penalty.

How Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC Compares

Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC's 8.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-08

Last Inspection

2013-08-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$888

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $888 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$2,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,775

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $2,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $1,775 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $888 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,775 here).

Eel River Disposal Company, INC $1,765 CA Mbi $1,785 DC Town of East Lyme $1,785 CT Silver State Personnel INC. $1,764 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Elite Force Personnel Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA Washington Township 2 insp. Washington, NJ Packers Sanitation Services INC. LTD 2 insp. Denmark, WI Township of Tewksbury Department of Public Works 2 insp. Califon, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Lakes Cleaning, Inc.
Troy, MI
0 inspections $0
Alamo Lawn Care, LLC
Corpus Christi, TX
0 inspections $0
A and M Group, Inc
Avon, CO
0 inspections $0
Best Clean Janitorial LLC
Webster, TX
0 inspections $0
Alpha Building Maintenance Inc.
Bridgeview, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC'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 Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC have? ▼
Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,775.
How many OSHA inspections has Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC had? ▼
Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-08 and the most recent on 2013-08-13. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC? ▼
Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC has been assessed $1,775 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,300 (a 22.8% reduction).
Does Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC has 2 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 Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC operate in? ▼
Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561499). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC ranks #78,662 (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 Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Auto-Chlor System of Carolina, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,775 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Clean Janitorial LLC in Webster, TX is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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