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Retail Trade · Gastonia, NC

Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. in Gastonia, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Party City of Silverdale, #438 in Silverdale, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANDMARK EQUIPMENT I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE TJX COMPANIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASHBY LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTSONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WS AG CENTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOME DEPOT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TMBC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOLGEN MIDWEST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMPERS INN RV OF JO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEBERLE FORD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALTERNATIVE COMPASSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEN'S SUPERCENTER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24LUNDEEN'S TIRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QFC-855, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LONGWELL LUMBER & BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GUAM HOME CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARSON & MARSON LUMB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MEDVED CHEVROLET INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Freeman Gas & Electr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #3,124 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($100 assessed).

How Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. Compares

Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.'s 0.50 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-12

Last Inspection

2011-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

77.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Eric Dahlgren $100 OR Michaelo Espresso INC $100 WA Brighter Homes INC $100 OR Verles LLC $100 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Landmark Equipment INC. 2 insp. Cleburne, TX The TJX Companies, INC 2 insp. Pensacola, FL Ashby Lumber Company 2 insp. Concord, CA Albertsons LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eric Dahlgren
Saint Helens, OR
2 inspections $100
Tune Station
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $100
Early Bird Supply INC
Clarkston, WA
2 inspections $100
Party City of Silverdale, #438
Silverdale, WA
2 inspections $100
Home Depot #4726
Marysville, WA
2 inspections $100

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What to do with this record

Use Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. have? ▼
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. had? ▼
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-12 and the most recent on 2011-02-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.? ▼
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $450 (a 77.8% reduction).
Does Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. has 1 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 Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454312). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC. ranks #99,306 (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 Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freeman Gas & Electric CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Party City of Silverdale, #438 in Silverdale, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $100 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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