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McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$5,625
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fallon Bonanza Corporation in Fallon, NV is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,628 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$5,625 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC..

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McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. ranks #701 at $5,625 current penalty.

How McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. Compares

McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-26

Last Inspection

2015-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,813 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$5,625

Current Penalty Amount

$5,625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 5 0.5
Total Penalty $5,625 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,813 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,625 here).

Fallon Bonanza Corporation $5,628 NV Cannery Hotel Casino $5,600 NV ST Regis Princeville Resort $5,663 HI New York Buffet $5,580 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Forti's Mexican Elder Restaurant 2 insp. El Paso, TX Boise Hotel Holding, LLC 2 insp. Boise, ID Avion Hospitality 2 insp. Tulsa, OK Navajoland Hotel of Tuba City 2 insp. Tuba City, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mazatlan Restaurant (Puyallup South Hill)
Puyallup, WA
0 inspections $0
Fallon Bonanza Corporation
Fallon, NV
2 inspections $5,628
Talk of the Town Diner
North Falmouth, MA
0 inspections $0
Tally Ho, LLC
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Taher, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
0 inspections $0

Compare McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. vs Mazatlan Restaurant (Puyallup South Hill) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.'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 McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. have? ▼
McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,625.
How many OSHA inspections has McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. had? ▼
McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-26 and the most recent on 2015-07-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.? ▼
McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. has been assessed $5,625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. has 3 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 McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. operate in? ▼
McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722211). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC. ranks #51,874 (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 McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McDonald's Restaurants of North Carolina, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,625 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fallon Bonanza Corporation in Fallon, NV is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $5,628 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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