Public Administration · Taylorsville, NC

NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR in Taylorsville, 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: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spokane Water/Sewer Maint in Spokane, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR.

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NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR sits at penalty rank #1,323 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

How NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR Compares

NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-19

Last Inspection

2014-03-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

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

$2,750

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

34.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $950 from the initial assessment of $2,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $1,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR'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 Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR have?
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR had?
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-19 and the most recent on 2014-03-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR?
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,750 (a 34.5% reduction).
Does NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR 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 NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR operate in?
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR ranks #78,503 (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 NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR's safety record compare to industry average?
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spokane Water/Sewer Maint in Spokane, WA is a similar public administration employer with $1,800 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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