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Real Estate & Rental · Gastonia, NC

Southwood Realty Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwood Realty Company has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,275
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$1,470
Back wages owed

Southwood Realty Company in Gastonia, 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: $2,275. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwood Realty Company 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. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,470 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, New River Construction in Algonac, MI is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
25%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,470
in back wages recovered

How Southwood Realty Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southwood Realty Company 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

$2,275 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Southwood Realty Company

The federal enforcement record for Southwood Realty Company in Gastonia, NC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (25.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,275 - a 35.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,138. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,470 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-11-23 to 2015-08-17, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-23

Last Inspection

2015-08-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,208

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,138 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,208.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,275

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,745

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,225 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,470
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$735
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,470

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Southwood Realty Company owed $1,470 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Southwood Realty Company compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southwood Realty Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 4 2.3
Total Penalty $2,275 $2,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,138 $2,208
View all 1,674 employers in Real Estate & Rental →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwood Realty Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwood Realty Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southwood Realty Company have? ▼
Southwood Realty Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,275.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwood Realty Company had? ▼
Southwood Realty Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-23 and the most recent on 2015-08-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwood Realty Company? ▼
Southwood Realty Company has been assessed $2,275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 35.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,470 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Southwood Realty Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwood Realty Company 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.
Has Southwood Realty Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Southwood Realty Company, resulting in $1,470 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Southwood Realty Company operate in? ▼
Southwood Realty Company operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531110). This industry has 1,674 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,815 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Southwood Realty Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Southwood Realty Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,470 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Southwood Realty Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwood Realty Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,275 is below the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,394 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, New River Construction in Algonac, MI 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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