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IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty9% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza in Marion, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JB Tires INC in Beaverton, OR is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
9.1%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT-STORE 8201, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHIPP'S RV CENTERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LIA INFINITI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRED MEYER STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHAW'S SUPERMARKETS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STRAIT & LAMP LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEVADA PURE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JC PENNEY CORP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALMART STORE 2097, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PIGGLY WIGGLY ALABAM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EL AHORRO SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT USA I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCHULZE & BURCH BISC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE KROGER CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LAKE GM AUTO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VOLVO PART OF NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1IT and K Enterprise …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza ranks #2,844 at $450 current penalty.

How IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza Compares

IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza's 3.67 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-17

Last Inspection

2011-11-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

9.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 11 1.7
Total Penalty $450 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

JB Tires INC $450 OR Maderas 3c INC $450 PR ST Vincent DE Paul Society of Crook County INC $450 OR National RV Detroit $450 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Home Depot-Store 8201 3 insp. ST Thomas, VI Shipp's RV Centers, LLC 3 insp. Louisville, TN Lia Infiniti 3 insp. Cohoes, NY Fred Meyer Stores INC 3 insp. Milwaukie, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

JB Tires INC
Beaverton, OR
2 inspections $450
Maderas 3c INC
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $450
National RV Detroit
Belleville, MI
2 inspections $450
ST Vincent DE Paul Society of Crook County INC
Bend, OR
2 inspections $450
Detroit's Classic Partners DBA Gateway Classic Cars, Detroit
Dearborn, MI
3 inspections $450

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What to do with this record

Use IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza'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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza have? ▼
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza had? ▼
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-17 and the most recent on 2011-11-22. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza? ▼
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza has 1 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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza operate in? ▼
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 447110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza ranks #93,626 (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 IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, JB Tires INC in Beaverton, OR is a similar retail trade employer with $450 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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