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Manufacturing · Pikeville, NC

Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty15% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. in Pikeville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spectrum Lighting, INC. in Fall River, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
15.4%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.119.13551.066.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAROSE INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OPTIMA STANTRON CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADVANTAGE POWDER COA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STRAUSS FEEDS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PARKER- HANNIFIN COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ADONEL CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ILPEA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHEDS UNLIMITED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MUELLER COPPER TUBE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SHELL OIL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HEBCO PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENGINEERED S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64DAVISCO FOODS INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ADVANCED STROBE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AVIENT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIMPLY NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BORGHI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KALINICH FENCE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Benton's Restaurant …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. sits at penalty rank #28,448 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,500 assessed).

How Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. Compares

Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.'s 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-24

Last Inspection

2012-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

15.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

84.6% 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

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $2,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Mullins Cheese INC. $2,500 WI Ford Motor CO. $2,500 OH Tippen's Specialty Millwork, LLC $2,500 LA Wells Printing Company, INC $2,500 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Larose Industries, LLC 2 insp. Fayette, OH Optima Stantron CORP. Div of Elma Electronic INC. 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Advantage Powder Coating, INC. 2 insp. Defiance, OH Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. 2 insp. Watertown, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spectrum Lighting, INC.
Fall River, MA
2 inspections $2,500
CNH Industrial America LLC
Sturtevant, WI
3 inspections $2,500
Garner Industries
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $2,500
Glenridge Fabricators, INC.
Glendale, NY
2 inspections $2,500
United Foods International (USA), INC.
Belcamp, MD
3 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

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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 Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. have? ▼
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. had? ▼
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-24 and the most recent on 2012-01-31. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.? ▼
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. 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 Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. operate in? ▼
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333298). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC. ranks #72,473 (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 Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benton's Restaurant Equipment Sales, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spectrum Lighting, INC. in Fall River, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,500 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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