Public Administration · Greenville, NC

Pitt County Solid Waste

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pitt County Solid Waste ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pitt County Solid Waste in Greenville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pitt County Solid Waste 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,514 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, Village of Waterbury in Waterbury, VT is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pitt County Solid Waste compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pitt County Solid Waste sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Pitt County Solid Waste.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONTEREY REGIONAL WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DNR NORTHEAST REGION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTVILLE FIRE DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORWELL, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF RENO - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CITY OF JOHN DAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1YUBA COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CA DEPARTMENT OF COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAKEVIEW FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF SPRINGFIELD-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORT JOHNSON VOL FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOITT PSAC 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. AIR FORCE CIVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROAD COMMISSION FOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANAHEIM FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAINT JOSEPH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VI DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Pitt County Solid Wa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Pitt County Solid Waste has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Pitt County Solid Waste in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pitt County Solid Waste ranks #1,183 at $2,600 current penalty.

How Pitt County Solid Waste Compares

Pitt County Solid Waste's 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-03

Last Inspection

2013-10-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Pitt County Solid Waste compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pitt County Solid Waste Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $2,600 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pitt County Solid Waste, 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 Pitt County Solid Waste safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pitt County Solid Waste's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Pitt County Solid Waste have?
Pitt County Solid Waste has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Pitt County Solid Waste had?
Pitt County Solid Waste has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-03 and the most recent on 2013-10-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pitt County Solid Waste?
Pitt County Solid Waste has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Pitt County Solid Waste have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pitt County Solid Waste 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 Pitt County Solid Waste operate in?
Pitt County Solid Waste operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pitt County Solid Waste rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pitt County Solid Waste ranks #71,514 (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 Pitt County Solid Waste's safety record compare to industry average?
Pitt County Solid Waste's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 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, Village of Waterbury in Waterbury, VT is a similar public administration employer with $2,600 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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