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Carolina Casting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carolina Casting, INC. ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carolina Casting, INC. in High Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carolina Casting, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Fseq International in Spokane, WA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carolina Casting, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carolina Casting, INC. runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Carolina Casting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VENTURE CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OMI CRANE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Carolina Casting, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Carolina Casting, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Carolina Casting, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Carolina Casting, INC. is the #34,814 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($200).

How Carolina Casting, INC. Compares

Carolina Casting, INC.'s 3.00 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 (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2013-08-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Carolina Casting, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carolina Casting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carolina Casting, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Cobra Chimney Caps INC $200 OR Hibshman Screw Machine Prod INC $200 MI Evergreen Granite & Cabinet Su $200 WA Image King INC $200 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cobra Chimney Caps INC
Salem, OR
2 inspections $200
WWS Acquisition, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $200
Tall Grass Bakery
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $200
Finney Impression Die Corporation
Greenwood, SC
2 inspections $200
Fseq International
Spokane, WA
3 inspections $200

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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 Carolina Casting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carolina Casting, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Carolina Casting, INC. have? ▼
Carolina Casting, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Carolina Casting, INC. had? ▼
Carolina Casting, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2013-08-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carolina Casting, INC.? ▼
Carolina Casting, INC. has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carolina Casting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carolina Casting, INC. has 3 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 Carolina Casting, INC. operate in? ▼
Carolina Casting, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carolina Casting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carolina Casting, INC. ranks #97,721 (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 Carolina Casting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carolina Casting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $200 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, Fseq International in Spokane, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $200 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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