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Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$1,300
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. in Kings Mountain, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Larson's Body & Paint in Paulding, OH is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,300 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,300 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedQUALITY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOULEVARD CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LINEN KING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EASTERN IOWA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FRANK C. ALEGRE TRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEDICATED FLEET SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O & K AUTO CARE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OAKS TRUCK & TRAILER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF PHOENIX PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY AUTO PAINTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POT O' GOLD VARIETY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SPEED LUBE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEINEKE CAR CARE CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNIQUE MACHINE REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANIELS TIRE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENE'S BODY SHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAN GERSTNER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G & Z, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Jones & Sons Enterpr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,698 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($1,300 assessed).

How Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. Compares

Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-06

Last Inspection

2013-03-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 3.8
Total Penalty $1,300 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,300 here).

Sears Roebuck and CO DBA Sears Auto Center $1,300 HI Francesco Auto Body, INC. $1,300 NY Larson's Body & Paint $1,300 OH Wescraft INC $1,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Quality Construction 2 insp. Boaz, AL Bway Corporation 2 insp. Bedford Park, IL Boulevard Car Wash 2 insp. Bronx, NY Linen King, LLC 2 insp. Memphis, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sears Roebuck and CO DBA Sears Auto Center
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $1,300
Francesco Auto Body, INC.
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $1,300
Larson's Body & Paint
Paulding, OH
2 inspections $1,300
Jalco, INC.
Archdale, NC
4 inspections $1,300
Wescraft INC
Fife, WA
2 inspections $1,300

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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 Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-06 and the most recent on 2013-03-25. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $1,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. has 4 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 Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC. ranks #83,268 (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 Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jones & Sons Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,300 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Larson's Body & Paint in Paulding, OH is a similar other services employer with $1,300 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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