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Real Estate & Rental · High Point, NC

Rent-a-Center East, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rent-a-Center East, INC. has a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,283
of 100,495 penalized employers

Rent-a-Center East, INC. in High Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rent-a-Center East, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Florida Homes Property Management in Cape Coral, FL is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
34%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Rent-a-Center East, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rent-a-Center East, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$3,400 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Rent-a-Center East, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Rent-a-Center East, INC. in High Point, NC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 3 (75.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,700. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-14 to 2013-11-27, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-14

Last Inspection

2013-11-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,208

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,208.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

75.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Rent-a-Center East, INC. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rent-a-Center East, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 4 2.3
Total Penalty $3,400 $2,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $2,208
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rent-a-Center East, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rent-a-Center East, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rent-a-Center East, INC. have? ▼
Rent-a-Center East, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Rent-a-Center East, INC. had? ▼
Rent-a-Center East, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-14 and the most recent on 2013-11-27. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rent-a-Center East, INC.? ▼
Rent-a-Center East, INC. has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rent-a-Center East, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rent-a-Center East, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Rent-a-Center East, INC. operate in? ▼
Rent-a-Center East, INC. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 532299). This industry has 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,815 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does Rent-a-Center East, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rent-a-Center East, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,400 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florida Homes Property Management in Cape Coral, FL is a similar real estate & rental employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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