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City of Charlotte Solid Waste

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Charlotte Solid Waste ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,150
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Charlotte Solid Waste in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Charlotte Solid Waste 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Seattle in Shoreline, WA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Charlotte Solid Waste compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Charlotte Solid Waste runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Charlotte Solid Waste.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRENTON POLICE COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RENK SEED CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF BERRIEN ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF MILTON/ FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STCT UCONN CORRECTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE OF ARIZONA, AD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANKLIN COUNTY DETE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MLN FIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LINCOLN FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UTAH DEPT OF ALCOHOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCHA JACOB RIIS HOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COLLINWOOD - PARKS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE GEORGES COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DHS-US CUSTOMS AND B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRASHER WINTHROP VOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOUNT SINAI FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8City of Charlotte So…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
City of Charlotte Solid Waste has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of Charlotte Solid Waste in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Charlotte Solid Waste sits at penalty rank #1,087 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($3,150 assessed).

How City of Charlotte Solid Waste Compares

City of Charlotte Solid Waste's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-16

Last Inspection

2011-03-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,350 from the initial assessment of $10,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Charlotte Solid Waste compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Charlotte Solid Waste Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $3,150 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,575 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Charlotte Solid Waste, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Spokane County $3,150 WA City of Seattle $3,150 WA DJ $3,150 PR Howard County Government $3,150 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trenton Police Communication Bureau 2 insp. Trenton, NJ California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Norco, CA Renk Seed CO. 2 insp. Brule, NE County of Berrien State of Michigan 2 insp. Berrien Springs, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spokane County
Spokane, WA
3 inspections $3,150
City of Seattle
Shoreline, WA
3 inspections $3,150
DJ
Arecibo, PR
2 inspections $3,150
Howard County Government
Columbia, MD
16 inspections $3,150
Howard County Government
Ellicott City, MD
3 inspections $3,150

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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 City of Charlotte Solid Waste safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Charlotte Solid Waste's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Charlotte Solid Waste have? ▼
City of Charlotte Solid Waste has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Charlotte Solid Waste had? ▼
City of Charlotte Solid Waste has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-16 and the most recent on 2011-03-28. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Charlotte Solid Waste? ▼
City of Charlotte Solid Waste has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,500 (a 70.0% reduction).
Does City of Charlotte Solid Waste have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Charlotte Solid Waste has 6 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 City of Charlotte Solid Waste operate in? ▼
City of Charlotte Solid Waste operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Charlotte Solid Waste rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Charlotte Solid Waste ranks #67,184 (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 City of Charlotte Solid Waste's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Charlotte Solid Waste's total OSHA penalty of $3,150 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Seattle in Shoreline, WA is a similar public administration employer with $3,150 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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