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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Gastonia, NC

Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC in Gastonia, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Pediatric Center, PLLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wilkes Pediatric Clinic in North Wilkesboro, NC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRICORE REFERENCE LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANDBE HOME, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DENTAL DREAMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SENDERO INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUTTE COUNTY BEHAVIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SSC LAREDO WEST OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINGSBROOK JEWISH ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NHC HEALTHCARE/DICKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SOUTH THOMAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BARAGA COUNTY MEMORI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIVERSIDE NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRANITE FALLS MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CF4 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOURNEY FOUND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SEWARD COMMUNITY HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASCENSION ST. JOHN O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HMR OF ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BROOKDALE HOSPITAL M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Carolina Pediatric C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance 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 Pediatric Center, PLLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC sits at penalty rank #2,198 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC Compares

Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2012-03-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Troy Ambulance Service Dbaempire Ambulance Service $500 NY Salem Hospital $500 OR Singh Dental , PC. $500 MI Atrium Medical Center $500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tricore Reference Laboratories 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM Andbe Home, INC. 2 insp. Norton, KS Dental Dreams 2 insp. Whitehall, PA Sendero Industries, LLC 2 insp. Sugar Land, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Troy Ambulance Service Dbaempire Ambulance Service
Troy, NY
2 inspections $500
M C Family Medical PLLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $500
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
5 inspections $500
Singh Dental , PC.
Warren, MI
2 inspections $500
Wilkes Pediatric Clinic
North Wilkesboro, NC
2 inspections $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 Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC have? ▼
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC had? ▼
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2012-03-23. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC? ▼
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC 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.
What industry does Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC operate in? ▼
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621111). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC ranks #92,988 (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 Pediatric Center, PLLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carolina Pediatric Center, PLLC's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wilkes Pediatric Clinic in North Wilkesboro, NC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $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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