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Retail Trade · Valdese, NC

Paramount Ford, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paramount Ford, LLC ranks #49,430 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$6,131
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,430
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paramount Ford, LLC in Valdese, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,131. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paramount Ford, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,430 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Target Stores, INC. in Richmond, VA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,132 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#49,430
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Paramount Ford, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paramount Ford, LLC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,131 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Paramount Ford, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA LOIZA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FANATICS MOUNTED MEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUNOCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TVI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHOLE FOODS MARKET G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BAILEY'S FURNITURE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1299 CENTS ONLY STORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BFS OPERATIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SHADY MAPLE FARM MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JMH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRADER JOE'S #49, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JACK'S FRUIT & MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31M & M SALVAGE INC., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MACEY'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Paramount Ford, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Paramount Ford, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Paramount Ford, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Paramount Ford, LLC is the #1,226 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($6,131).

How Paramount Ford, LLC Compares

Paramount Ford, LLC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-23

Last Inspection

2011-06-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,066

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $3,066 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$9,150

Current Penalty Amount

$6,131

Penalty Reduction

33.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,019 from the initial assessment of $9,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Paramount Ford, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paramount Ford, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $6,131 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,066 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paramount Ford, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,131 here).

Target Stores, INC. $6,132 VA Witmer Industries INC $6,123 WI Alliance Propane INC. $6,116 CA Van Dyke Dodge INC DBA Galeana's Van Dyke INC $6,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Home Depot 2 insp. Marietta, GA Plaza Loiza Corporation 2 insp. Santurce, PR Fanatics Mounted Memories, INC. 2 insp. Sunrise, FL Sunoco 2 insp. North Syracuse, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target Stores, INC.
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $6,132
Pet Club
Chandler, AZ
0 inspections $0
Total Wireless
Bridgeton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Witmer Industries INC
Abbotsford, WI
3 inspections $6,123
Hop In Texaco
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0

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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 Paramount Ford, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paramount Ford, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Paramount Ford, LLC have? ▼
Paramount Ford, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,131.
How many OSHA inspections has Paramount Ford, LLC had? ▼
Paramount Ford, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-23 and the most recent on 2011-06-23. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paramount Ford, LLC? ▼
Paramount Ford, LLC has been assessed $6,131 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,150 (a 33.0% reduction).
Does Paramount Ford, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paramount Ford, LLC has 11 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 Paramount Ford, LLC operate in? ▼
Paramount Ford, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Paramount Ford, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paramount Ford, LLC ranks #49,430 (the upper 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 Paramount Ford, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paramount Ford, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,131 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Target Stores, INC. in Richmond, VA is a similar retail trade employer with $6,132 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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