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Wholesale Trade · Roseboro, NC

Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina ranks #10,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$30,450
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina in Roseboro, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pure Air Filtration, LLC in Doraville, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $30,487 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#10,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$30,450 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOASTAL BEND CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE HC COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH FOOD COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PGS-WESTSIDE II, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NEILMED PHARMACEUTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAVILAND ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE DEPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUST BULLET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICS NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO EASTERN WI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALRO STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DISCOUNT TROPHY & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24INTEGRITY MEDICAL DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16NSD SEAFOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VASESOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE OTTAWA GRAIN & F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PFLUG PACKAGING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KELLY'S FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Dubose Steel, INC. o…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina is the #425 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($30,450).

How Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina Compares

Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-09-19

Last Inspection

2015-03-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $10,150 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$38,850

Current Penalty Amount

$30,450

Penalty Reduction

21.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $38,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 30 5.5
Total Penalty $30,450 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,150 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,450 here).

Cisco Flooring Supplies $30,442 FL Grain Commerce INC $30,480 MN Pure Air Filtration, LLC $30,487 GA See's Candies, INC. $30,405 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Coastal Bend Container, INC. 3 insp. Corpus Christi, TX The HC Companies, INC. 3 insp. Middlefield, OH Savannah Food Company INC 3 insp. Savannah, TN PGS-Westside II, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cisco Flooring Supplies
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $30,442
Edward H. Dasch and Sons
Brunswick, GA
0 inspections $0
Grain Commerce INC
Amboy, MN
2 inspections $30,480
Pure Air Filtration, LLC
Doraville, GA
3 inspections $30,487
See's Candies, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $30,405

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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 Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina have? ▼
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina had? ▼
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-19 and the most recent on 2015-03-18. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina? ▼
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina has been assessed $30,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,850 (a 21.6% reduction).
Does Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina has 22 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 Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina operate in? ▼
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina ranks #10,313 (the top 10% 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 Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina's total OSHA penalty of $30,450 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pure Air Filtration, LLC in Doraville, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $30,487 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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