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Accommodation & Food Services · Morganton, NC

Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. ranks #92,988 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
$500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. in Morganton, 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: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 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 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, Gate Gourmet in Chicago, IL is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#92,988
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 Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOVELOCK JUNCTION HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GTN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GAURVI HOSPITALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAVERICK NV, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BY THE BLUE SEA LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRESSED CAFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KYO-YA HOTELS & RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RADISSON HOTEL WAIKIKI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JSC MANAGEMENT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DHANUBA HOSPITALITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BE HURD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SC WINGS BLOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARSON CITY HOTEL OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOTEL 6, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCH- USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN TRADING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6S C TRADING HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PETERSON EMERALD CIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT AMERICAN MERCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SERRALLES HOTEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Piedmont Bottling & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. ranks #1,551 at $500 current penalty.

How Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. Compares

Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.'s 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-17

Last Inspection

2010-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $250 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $500 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Gate Gourmet $500 IL Northwest Group INC $500 OR Eiram Restaurant INC $500 PR Irsi-Chillis Grill & Bar Restaurant $500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lovelock Junction Hotel LLC 2 insp. Lovelock, NV GTN, INC. 2 insp. Irvine, CA Gaurvi Hospitality LLC 2 insp. Hamden, CT Maverick NV, LLC. 2 insp. Elko, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gate Gourmet
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $500
Northwest Group INC
Happy Valley, OR
2 inspections $500
Team Carolinas, INC. DBA Domino's Pizza
China Grove, NC
2 inspections $500
Eiram Restaurant INC
Hato Rey, PR
2 inspections $500
Irsi-Chillis Grill & Bar Restaurant
Hatillo, PR
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

Use Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.'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 Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.'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 Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. have? ▼
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. had? ▼
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-17 and the most recent on 2010-11-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.? ▼
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. 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 Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. operate in? ▼
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722310). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO. ranks #92,988 (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 Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Piedmont Bottling & Vending CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gate Gourmet in Chicago, IL is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $500 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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