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Professional & Technical Services · Hickory, NC

Clinical Trials of America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clinical Trials of America, INC. ranks #93,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$455
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clinical Trials of America, INC. in Hickory, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $455. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clinical Trials of America, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JT Logistics Solutions, LLC in Manteca, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $485 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#93,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clinical Trials of America, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$455 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clinical Trials of America, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOMINGUEZ LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN VALVE & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SITEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIVE HANDS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHROP GRUMMAN COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOGISTIC READINESS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNITED AMERICAN PAYR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNSHINE LAND DESIGN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTERTEK USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TALLEY SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARIBBEAN CINEMAS - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HUNTSMAN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PEGASUS LAND SURVEYO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARZ ENGINEERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KUKA ASSEMBLY & TEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ABBETT ELECTRIC CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LADWP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAVID GOODING INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Clinical Trials of A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Clinical Trials of America, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Clinical Trials of America, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Clinical Trials of America, INC. is the #468 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($455).

How Clinical Trials of America, INC. Compares

Clinical Trials of America, INC.'s 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-31

Last Inspection

2011-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$228

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $228 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$455

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $245 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Clinical Trials of America, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clinical Trials of America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 13 1.2
Total Penalty $455 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $228 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clinical Trials of America, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($455 here).

Essen Bioscience $450 MI JT Logistics Solutions, LLC $485 CA Barrett Business Services, INC. $420 CA Electronics for Imaging INC $490 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dominguez Landscape Services INC. 2 insp. Vacaville, CA Southern Valve & Metals, LLC 2 insp. Woodstock, GA Sitel 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Southland Industries 2 insp. Berwick, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Essen Bioscience
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $450
JT Logistics Solutions, LLC
Manteca, CA
3 inspections $485
Barrett Business Services, INC.
San Jose, CA
4 inspections $420
Electronics for Imaging INC
Eagan, MN
2 inspections $490
Hill Electrical INC
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $490

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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 Clinical Trials of America, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clinical Trials of America, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clinical Trials of America, INC. have? ▼
Clinical Trials of America, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $455.
How many OSHA inspections has Clinical Trials of America, INC. had? ▼
Clinical Trials of America, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-31 and the most recent on 2011-04-21. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clinical Trials of America, INC.? ▼
Clinical Trials of America, INC. has been assessed $455 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Clinical Trials of America, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clinical Trials of America, INC. has 12 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 Clinical Trials of America, INC. operate in? ▼
Clinical Trials of America, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541990). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clinical Trials of America, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clinical Trials of America, INC. ranks #93,308 (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 Clinical Trials of America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clinical Trials of America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $455 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JT Logistics Solutions, LLC in Manteca, CA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $485 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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