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Independence Village of Winston-Salem

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independence Village of Winston-Salem has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$150
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,390
of 100,495 penalized employers

Independence Village of Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independence Village of Winston-Salem 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $135 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
1%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Independence Village of Winston-Salem runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$150 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Independence Village of Winston-Salem

The federal enforcement record for Independence Village of Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, NC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $150 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $75. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-07-01 to 2014-03-26, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-01

Last Inspection

2014-03-26

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$150

Current Penalty Amount

$150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Independence Village of Winston-Salem compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Independence Village of Winston-Salem Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $150 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independence Village of Winston-Salem safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Independence Village of Winston-Salem's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Independence Village of Winston-Salem have? ▼
Independence Village of Winston-Salem has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $150.
How many OSHA inspections has Independence Village of Winston-Salem had? ▼
Independence Village of Winston-Salem has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-01 and the most recent on 2014-03-26. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Independence Village of Winston-Salem? ▼
Independence Village of Winston-Salem has been assessed $150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Independence Village of Winston-Salem have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Independence Village of Winston-Salem 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 Independence Village of Winston-Salem operate in? ▼
Independence Village of Winston-Salem operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623311). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Independence Village of Winston-Salem's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Independence Village of Winston-Salem's total OSHA penalty of $150 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $135 in current penalties.

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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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