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Administrative & Waste Services · Charlotte, NC

Carolina Environmental Response Team

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carolina Environmental Response Team ranks #36,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$9,650
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carolina Environmental Response Team in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,650. 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 Environmental Response Team 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Carpet Police in Tucson, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
82.6%
of violations were serious
#36,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carolina Environmental Response Team runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$9,650 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Carolina Environmental Response Team.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPL SOLUTIONS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST DEPTFORD DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO RECYCLING EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF ORADELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JF4 ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRINKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC DIVING INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CANO A.C. SERVICES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ERWIN RESINSOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TREEMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6F. BASSO JR RUBBISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVEY TREE SURGERY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ISS FACILITY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LANG ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW ENGLAND RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC WASTE DISPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Carolina Environment…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Carolina Environmental Response Team has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Carolina Environmental Response Team in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Carolina Environmental Response Team is the #1,198 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($9,650).

How Carolina Environmental Response Team Compares

Carolina Environmental Response Team's 11.50 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-07

Last Inspection

2013-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $4,825 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

82.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.0% 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

$11,300

Current Penalty Amount

$9,650

Penalty Reduction

14.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,650 from the initial assessment of $11,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Carolina Environmental Response Team compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carolina Environmental Response Team Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 23 2.7
Total Penalty $9,650 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,825 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,650 here).

Waco, INC. $9,650 VA Local Waste Services $9,644 OH Environmental Assurance, LLC $9,660 NV Town of Rocky Hill $9,636 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PL Solutions Group, LLC 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ West Deptford DPW 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ Township of Chatham 2 insp. Chatham, NJ Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, LLC 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Waco, INC.
Waynesboro, VA
2 inspections $9,650
Carpet Police
Tucson, AZ
0 inspections $0
Linxx Global Solutions
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Environmental Assurance, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $9,660
Town of Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill, CT
21 inspections $9,636

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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 Environmental Response Team safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carolina Environmental Response Team's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carolina Environmental Response Team have? ▼
Carolina Environmental Response Team has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Carolina Environmental Response Team had? ▼
Carolina Environmental Response Team has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-07 and the most recent on 2013-02-15. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carolina Environmental Response Team? ▼
Carolina Environmental Response Team has been assessed $9,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,300 (a 14.6% reduction).
Does Carolina Environmental Response Team have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carolina Environmental Response Team has 19 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Environmental Response Team operate in? ▼
Carolina Environmental Response Team operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562119). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carolina Environmental Response Team rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carolina Environmental Response Team ranks #36,117 (the upper 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 Environmental Response Team's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carolina Environmental Response Team's total OSHA penalty of $9,650 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carpet Police in Tucson, AZ 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.