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Administrative & Waste Services · Raleigh, NC

Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. in Raleigh, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 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 Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eme Industrial Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hometeam Pest Defense, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF LINDEN DPW G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BRAKE LANDSCAPING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF FLATWOODS KE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE M. WEISS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNDERWOOD NURSERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PRIME JANITORIAL MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKELAND CARTAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LINEAGE LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST SOLID WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASELLA WASTE SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAUL DAVIS RESTORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PLUMMERS SEPTIC TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MISSISSIPPI VALLEY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BUILDING DECOMMISSIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN WASTE NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AAA TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL WEST, INC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITHERM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hometeam Pest Defens…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. ranks #2,899 at $1,050 current penalty.

How Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. Compares

Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-29

Last Inspection

2013-03-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $1,050 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

1-888-4-Abatement, INC. $1,050 NV National Service Contractors $1,050 DC Select Staffing $1,050 CA Car Trucking INC $1,050 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Linden DPW Garage 2 insp. Linden, NJ Brake Landscaping & Lawncare, INC. 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO City of Flatwoods Kentucky 2 insp. Flatwoods, KY The M. Weiss Group, LLC 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

1-888-4-Abatement, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $1,050
Eme Industrial Services, LLC
Greensboro, NC
4 inspections $1,050
Select Staffing
Vernon, CA
4 inspections $1,050
Car Trucking INC
Clinton TWP, MI
2 inspections $1,050
Branch Tree Service INC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $1,050

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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 Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. have? ▼
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. had? ▼
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-29 and the most recent on 2013-03-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.? ▼
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hometeam Pest Defense, 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 Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. operate in? ▼
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561710). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hometeam Pest Defense, INC. ranks #85,936 (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 Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hometeam Pest Defense, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eme Industrial Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,050 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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