Other Services · Greensboro, NC

Carolina Linen Management, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carolina Linen Management, INC. ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,500
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carolina Linen Management, INC. in Greensboro, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carolina Linen Management, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Free Service Tire Company in Knoxville, TN is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carolina Linen Management, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Carolina Linen Management, INC..

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Carolina Linen Management, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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 Linen Management, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Carolina Linen Management, INC. sits at penalty rank #832 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($5,500 assessed).

How Carolina Linen Management, INC. Compares

Carolina Linen Management, INC.'s 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-16

Last Inspection

2012-08-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,833 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

9.5% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$10,025

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

45.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,525 from the initial assessment of $10,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Carolina Linen Management, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carolina Linen Management, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 21 3.8
Total Penalty $5,500 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,833 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Linen Management, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Carolina Linen Management, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carolina Linen Management, INC. have?
Carolina Linen Management, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Carolina Linen Management, INC. had?
Carolina Linen Management, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-16 and the most recent on 2012-08-10. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carolina Linen Management, INC.?
Carolina Linen Management, INC. has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,025 (a 45.1% reduction).
Does Carolina Linen Management, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Carolina Linen Management, INC. has 7 serious violations, and 2 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 Linen Management, INC. operate in?
Carolina Linen Management, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812320). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carolina Linen Management, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carolina Linen Management, INC. ranks #52,705 (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 Linen Management, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Carolina Linen Management, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Free Service Tire Company in Knoxville, TN is a similar other 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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