Transportation & Warehousing · Charlotte, NC

Coatings 2000, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coatings 2000, INC. ranks #60,846 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,063
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #60,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coatings 2000, INC. in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,063. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coatings 2000, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,846 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Payne INC. in Fredericksburg, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,068 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #60,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Coatings 2000, INC.

$4,063
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Coatings 2000, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,063 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Coatings 2000, INC..

Coatings 2000, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Coatings 2000, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Coatings 2000, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,623 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($4,063 assessed).

How Coatings 2000, INC. Compares

Coatings 2000, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-03

Last Inspection

2014-04-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,032

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,032 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,750

Current Penalty Amount

$4,063

Penalty Reduction

47.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,687 from the initial assessment of $7,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Coatings 2000, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Coatings 2000, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	7	3.2
Total Penalty	$4,063	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,032	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coatings 2000, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,063 here).

Durham School Services LP $4,065 CA 7 Star Logistics INC. $4,060 CA Payne INC. $4,068 VA High Time INC $4,056 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

LA Express One INC 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA American Sales and Management Organization, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL MVBS Jeffersonville 2 insp. Jeffersonville, IN Liberty Terminals, LLC 2 insp. Savannah, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Durham School Services LP

Santa Ana, CA

2 inspections $4,065

7 Star Logistics INC.

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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 Coatings 2000, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Coatings 2000, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Coatings 2000, INC. have? ▼

Coatings 2000, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,063.

How many OSHA inspections has Coatings 2000, INC. had? ▼

Coatings 2000, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-03 and the most recent on 2014-04-15. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Coatings 2000, INC.? ▼

Coatings 2000, INC. has been assessed $4,063 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,750 (a 47.6% reduction).

Does Coatings 2000, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Coatings 2000, INC. 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 Coatings 2000, INC. operate in? ▼

Coatings 2000, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Coatings 2000, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coatings 2000, INC. ranks #60,846 (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 Coatings 2000, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Coatings 2000, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,063 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Payne INC. in Fredericksburg, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,068 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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