Wholesale Trade · Hickory, NC

Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company in Hickory, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Natural Foods INC. in Montgomery, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER COOPERATIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SADOFF & RUDOY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY GRAIN CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRILLCO CUTTING TOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JFC INTERNATIONAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALEXANDER MILL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PLUM CREEK ENVIRONME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A & K RAILROAD MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROBINSON & BELEW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COX & LUTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MID-KANSAS COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRED BEANS PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EDCO AWARDS AND SPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LKQ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FIRST SOURCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOPS PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALRO STEEL CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1S S STEINER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Automatic Lathe Cutt…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company Compares

Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-07

Last Inspection

2011-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company'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 Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company have?
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company had?
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-07 and the most recent on 2011-06-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company?
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company operate in?
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
How does Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Automatic Lathe Cutterhead Company's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Natural Foods INC. in Montgomery, NY is a similar wholesale trade 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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