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Retail Trade · Laurinburg, NC

Economy Building Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Economy Building Supply, INC. ranks #20,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$17,100
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Economy Building Supply, INC. in Laurinburg, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Economy Building Supply, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oak Creek Homes in League City, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
79.4%
of violations were serious
#20,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Economy Building Supply, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Economy Building Supply, INC. runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$17,100 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Economy Building Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOCEAN STATE JOB LOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Rico Foods, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13H&T CORPORATION DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Interior Showplace L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CIRCLE SAW BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMERCIO CASH CARRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TUSC CONSTRUCTION SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRICE CHOPPER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEEKHOF TIRE SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOREHART CHEVROLET CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WANNEMAKER'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ED RINKE CHEVROLET B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSE AUTO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CARROLL FARMERS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SASHI INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENARDS, INC. #3101, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GPR LOGISTICS LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARADISE CHEVROLET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL NETWORK RETA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Economy Building Sup…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Economy Building Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Economy Building Supply, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Economy Building Supply, INC. sits at penalty rank #488 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($17,100 assessed).

How Economy Building Supply, INC. Compares

Economy Building Supply, INC.'s 17.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-06

Last Inspection

2011-01-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $8,550 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

79.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.9% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

17.6% 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

$17,100

Current Penalty Amount

$17,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Economy Building Supply, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Economy Building Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 34 1.7
Total Penalty $17,100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,550 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,100 here).

Nandorf, INC $17,100 IL Harding's Friendly Markets Store 397 $17,000 MI Wal-Mart Puerto Rico INC $17,000 PR Kroger $16,981 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ocean State Job Lot 2 insp. Stratham, NH Rico Foods, Inc. 2 insp. Paterson, NJ H&T Corporation DBA Milton Piggly Wiggly 2 insp. Milton, WV Interior Showplace Ltd. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nandorf, INC
Joliet, IL
2 inspections $17,100
Hi-Volume
Killeen, TX
0 inspections $0
Oak Creek Homes
League City, TX
0 inspections $0
Fox Toyota
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Border Town Foods #2
Roma, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Economy Building Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Economy Building Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 27 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Economy Building Supply, INC. have? ▼
Economy Building Supply, INC. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Economy Building Supply, INC. had? ▼
Economy Building Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-06 and the most recent on 2011-01-03. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Economy Building Supply, INC.? ▼
Economy Building Supply, INC. has been assessed $17,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Economy Building Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Economy Building Supply, INC. has 27 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Economy Building Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Economy Building Supply, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Economy Building Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Economy Building Supply, INC. ranks #20,965 (the top quarter 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 Economy Building Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Economy Building Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,100 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oak Creek Homes in League City, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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