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Char-Dee, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Char-Dee, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,217
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,402
of 100,495 penalized employers

Char-Dee, INC. in Charleston, WV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,217. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Char-Dee, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Overseas Autobody, INC. in Hastings on Hudson, NY is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,217 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
25%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Char-Dee, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Char-Dee, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,217 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Char-Dee, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Char-Dee, INC. in Charleston, WV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,217 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,217 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,109. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-07-16 to 2018-10-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-16

Last Inspection

2018-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,109

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,109 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,217

Current Penalty Amount

$2,217

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Char-Dee, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Char-Dee, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 3.8
Total Penalty $2,217 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,109 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Char-Dee, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Char-Dee, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Char-Dee, INC. have? ▼
Char-Dee, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,217.
How many OSHA inspections has Char-Dee, INC. had? ▼
Char-Dee, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-16 and the most recent on 2018-10-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Char-Dee, INC.? ▼
Char-Dee, INC. has been assessed $2,217 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Char-Dee, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Char-Dee, INC. has 1 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 Char-Dee, INC. operate in? ▼
Char-Dee, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812320). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does Char-Dee, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Char-Dee, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,217 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Overseas Autobody, INC. in Hastings on Hudson, NY is a similar other services employer with $2,217 in current penalties.

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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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