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Wholesale Trade · Chocowinity, NC

Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel ranks #87,033 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
$975
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel in Chocowinity, 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: $975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel 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 #87,033 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Interstate Brands CORP in Bellingham, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $980 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#87,033
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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$975 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRACTOR CENTRAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MILLER COMPRESSING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COVINGTON METALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BUFFALO ENGINE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LION PRODUCTIVITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARLY BUILDING MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RED DEER IRONWORKS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PATRIOT METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PERFORMANCE FOODSERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3B&I SCRAP METAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DELOURY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WILKINSON GARY IRON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURTON LUMBER & HARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONSOLIDATED DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON ALUMINUM DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETERSON BROTHERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-TECH PROFILES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NAPOLI FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COPART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Obi Linings, INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel sits at penalty rank #4,043 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($975 assessed).

How Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel Compares

Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-09

Last Inspection

2015-08-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $488 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$975

Current Penalty Amount

$975

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $975 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $488 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($975 here).

Interstate Brands CORP $980 WA Sherwood Food Distributors $980 MI Amazing Stone Oregon INC $990 OR Mancon $996 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tractor Central, LLC 2 insp. Sheldon, WI Miller Compressing Company 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Covington Metals Company 2 insp. Andalusia, AL Buffalo Engine Components INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Syncot Plastics, INC.
Belmont, NC
2 inspections $975
Interstate Brands CORP
Bellingham, WA
2 inspections $980
Sherwood Food Distributors
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $980
Amazing Stone Oregon INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $990
Mancon
South Hill, VA
2 inspections $996

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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 Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel'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 Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel have? ▼
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $975.
How many OSHA inspections has Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel had? ▼
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-09 and the most recent on 2015-08-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel? ▼
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel has been assessed $975 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel 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 Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel operate in? ▼
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel ranks #87,033 (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 Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Obi Linings, INC. DBA Obi Sheer Steel's total OSHA penalty of $975 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Interstate Brands CORP in Bellingham, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $980 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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