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Administrative & Waste Services · Lexington, NC

North Davidson Garbage Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Davidson Garbage Service INC ranks #95,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$315
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Davidson Garbage Service INC in Lexington, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $315. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Davidson Garbage Service INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NPH Medical Services INC in Chico, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $320 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Davidson Garbage Service INC runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$315 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Davidson Garbage Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11POTOMAC ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOODBURY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHIBRO-TECH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M L C INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D.W. ZINSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MINERVA TN TRANSFER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ADECCO USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NEWFIELD BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WORKONOMICS STAFFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIGHTWAY REMEDIATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MID COAST SOLID WAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GENEVA TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BALTIMORE COUNTY GOV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LCM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUNNY GROVE LANDSCAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALPHA INDUSTRIAL WAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12North Davidson Garba…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
North Davidson Garbage Service INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

North Davidson Garbage Service INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, North Davidson Garbage Service INC sits at penalty rank #3,348 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($315 assessed).

How North Davidson Garbage Service INC Compares

North Davidson Garbage Service INC's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-09-15

Last Inspection

2015-03-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$105

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $105 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$315

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $135 from the initial assessment of $450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How North Davidson Garbage Service INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Davidson Garbage Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $315 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $105 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Davidson Garbage Service INC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($315 here).

Diversified Sourcing Solutions $315 VA M a Allen Service CORP $315 VA Access Demolition Contracting INC $315 MD Abatement Specialties LLC $313 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 3 insp. McKinney, TX Township of Pemberton DPW 3 insp. Pemberton, NJ Township of East Brunswick 3 insp. East Brunswick, NJ Potomac Abatement INC 3 insp. Washington, DC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Sourcing Solutions
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $315
M a Allen Service CORP
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $315
Access Demolition Contracting INC
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $315
Abatement Specialties LLC
Iowa City, IA
4 inspections $313
NPH Medical Services INC
Chico, CA
2 inspections $320

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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 North Davidson Garbage Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Davidson Garbage Service INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does North Davidson Garbage Service INC have? ▼
North Davidson Garbage Service INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $315.
How many OSHA inspections has North Davidson Garbage Service INC had? ▼
North Davidson Garbage Service INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-15 and the most recent on 2015-03-24. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Davidson Garbage Service INC? ▼
North Davidson Garbage Service INC has been assessed $315 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $450 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does North Davidson Garbage Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Davidson Garbage Service INC has 2 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 North Davidson Garbage Service INC operate in? ▼
North Davidson Garbage Service INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Davidson Garbage Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Davidson Garbage Service INC ranks #95,521 (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 North Davidson Garbage Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Davidson Garbage Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $315 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, NPH Medical Services INC in Chico, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $320 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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