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Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. ranks #95,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$325
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. in Shelby, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DR Mashood in Beverly Hills, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $325 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$325 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shelby Eye Centers, P.a..

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Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. ranks #2,309 at $325 current penalty.

How Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. Compares

Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-01

Last Inspection

2013-03-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $163 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$325

Penalty Reduction

67.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $675 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $325 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $163 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shelby Eye Centers, P.a., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($325 here).

Doninican Frutland Clinic $325 OR Redding Post Acute $325 CA Housing Authority of the City of los Angeles $325 CA DR Mashood $325 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bartlett Care Center, LLC 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage 2 insp. North Bergen, NJ American House Stone 2 insp. Rochester Hills, MI Uc San Diego Health 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Doninican Frutland Clinic
Ontario, OR
2 inspections $325
Redding Post Acute
Redding, CA
2 inspections $325
Housing Authority of the City of los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $325
DR Mashood
Beverly Hills, CA
2 inspections $325
Sunnycrest Manor, Dubuque County
Dubuque, IA
2 inspections $325

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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 Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. have? ▼
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $325.
How many OSHA inspections has Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. had? ▼
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-01 and the most recent on 2013-03-14. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.? ▼
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. has been assessed $325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 67.5% reduction).
Does Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. has 2 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 Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. operate in? ▼
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621111). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. ranks #95,395 (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 Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a.'s total OSHA penalty of $325 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, DR Mashood in Beverly Hills, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $325 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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