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Iredell County Emergency Medical Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Iredell County Emergency Medical Services ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty54% serious
$5,700
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in Statesville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Iredell County Emergency Medical Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CA Corrections - Avenal in Avenal, CA is another public administration employer with 15 OSHA inspections on record and $5,680 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Iredell County Emergency Medical Services runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$5,700 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Iredell County Emergency Medical Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ROCK FALLS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST DEPTFORD FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NPPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DJ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTFORD, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CALHOUN COUNTY ROAD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE OF IOWA, DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST HAMPTON VOLUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALHOUN CNTY BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PARLIER CITY OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPERIAL IRRIGATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEDFORD COUNTY SOLID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HICKSVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DRESDEN - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BETHPAGE FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNTA DE RETIRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Iredell County Emerg…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is the #854 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,700).

How Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Compares

Iredell County Emergency Medical Services's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-13

Last Inspection

2015-03-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,850 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% 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

$8,700

Current Penalty Amount

$5,700

Penalty Reduction

34.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $8,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Iredell County Emergency Medical Services compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $5,700 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,850 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Iredell County Emergency Medical Services, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,700 here).

Municipio DE Naranjito $5,720 PR CA Corrections - Avenal $5,680 CA County of Merced $5,730 CA CA Corrections and Rehabilitation Central California Women's Facility $5,735 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Rock Falls - FD 2 insp. Rock Falls, IL West Deptford Fire Department 2 insp. Thorofare, NJ NPPR 2 insp. Fajardo, PR Ocean City Fire Department Station 2 2 insp. Ocean City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Gray
Gray, ME
6 inspections $2,970
Municipio DE Naranjito
Naranjito, PR
6 inspections $5,720
CA Corrections - Avenal
Avenal, CA
15 inspections $5,680
County of Merced
Merced, CA
4 inspections $5,730
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation Central California Women's Facility
Chowchilla, CA
3 inspections $5,735

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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 Iredell County Emergency Medical Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Iredell County Emergency Medical Services have? ▼
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Iredell County Emergency Medical Services had? ▼
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-13 and the most recent on 2015-03-04. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Iredell County Emergency Medical Services? ▼
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has been assessed $5,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,700 (a 34.5% reduction).
Does Iredell County Emergency Medical Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has 7 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 Iredell County Emergency Medical Services operate in? ▼
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Iredell County Emergency Medical Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services ranks #51,552 (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 Iredell County Emergency Medical Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Iredell County Emergency Medical Services's total OSHA penalty of $5,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Corrections - Avenal in Avenal, CA is a similar public administration employer with $5,680 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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