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Carite of Flint

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carite of Flint ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carite of Flint in Flint, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $104,383 in back wages owed to 83 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carite of Flint 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $104,383 in back wages owed to 83 affected workers. For comparison, Walmart INC. in Reno, NV is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $109,030 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers
$104,383
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $104K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($104K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Carite of Flint compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carite of Flint runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Carite of Flint.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY CHRISTMAS TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY FINE FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANDERSON'S VIRGINIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOS PINOS HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUX HOME, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTSONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN & COUNTRY SUPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTH COAST COOPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELEGANT FURNITURE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROCKAWAY SHOPRITE AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EL RIO GRANDE LATIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALIFORNIA ASEPTIC B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUANE SPARKS CHEVROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K MART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI COUNTY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURLINGTON COAT FACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILLISTON LIQUIDATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEPHORA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Carite of Flint, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Carite of Flint has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Carite of Flint in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Carite of Flint ranks #1,523 at $4,500 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Carite of Flint ranks #176 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($104,383).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,500 OSHA penalties plus $104,383 WHD back wages (95.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carite of Flint Compares

Carite of Flint's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-13

Last Inspection

2022-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$108,883

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$104,383
Employees Affected
83
WHD Violations
84
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,258
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$104,383

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carite of Flint owed $104,383 in back wages to 83 employees across 1 case and 84 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Carite of Flint compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carite of Flint Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $4,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carite of Flint, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Ueta of Texas, INC. $4,500 TX Rick's Fish & Pet Supply, INC $4,500 MD Warestaff New Jersey, LLC. $4,500 NJ Furniture Solutions, LLC $4,500 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Double Springs, AL Quality Christmas Tree, LTD 2 insp. Houston, TX Menard, INC. 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Valley Fine Foods Company INC 2 insp. Benicia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walmart INC.
Reno, NV
3 inspections $109,030
Maharaja Farmers Market (New Hyde Park)
New Hyde Park, NY
0 inspections $0
S.P. Carpet-Pros Inc.
Orange, CA
0 inspections $0
Mex Luna Produce
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Kosher West, Inc
Lakewood, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Carite of Flint's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carite of Flint against Walmart INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Carite of Flint's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Carite of Flint also carries $104,383 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Carite of Flint safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carite of Flint's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carite of Flint have? ▼
Carite of Flint has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Carite of Flint had? ▼
Carite of Flint has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-13 and the most recent on 2022-05-05. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carite of Flint? ▼
Carite of Flint has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $104,383 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Carite of Flint have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carite of Flint has 5 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.
Has Carite of Flint been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carite of Flint, resulting in $104,383 in back wages owed to 83 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Carite of Flint operate in? ▼
Carite of Flint operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Carite of Flint owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Carite of Flint owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $104,383 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Carite of Flint rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carite of Flint ranks #58,528 (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 Carite of Flint's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carite of Flint's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walmart INC. in Reno, NV is a similar retail trade employer with $109,030 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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