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Wholesale Trade · Stoneville, NC

Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty48% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. in Stoneville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Howard Ternes Packaging in Westland, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
48.1%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMATERIAL HANDLING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MULHERN BELTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RSR PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ROGGEN FARMERS ELEVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SUPERMARKET EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31CHEROKEE BRICK & TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMF DEVELOPMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33GRAND RIVER RUBBER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED BEVERAGE GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACDONALD & OWEN VEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUBY WINES INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROOFERS MART, INC. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSULITE GLASS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SABINA FARMERS EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HD DISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AC WAREHOUSE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A & B AUTO SALVAGE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLORIDA WOOD RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALEVA TRUCKING & PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Stuart's Auto Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,892 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

How Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. Compares

Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.'s 13.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-24

Last Inspection

2013-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

48.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

51.9% 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

$6,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,200 from the initial assessment of $6,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 27 5.5
Total Penalty $4,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Ideal Recycling, INC. $4,200 ME Classic Dezert CO. $4,200 NJ Ecullet INC. $4,200 NJ Howard Ternes Packaging $4,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. 2 insp. Addison, IL Breakthru Beverage Nevada LLC 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Mulhern Belting, INC. 2 insp. Oakland, NJ RSR Partners, LLC 2 insp. Upper Sandusky, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC
Salisbury, NC
2 inspections $4,200
Ideal Recycling, INC.
Carmel, ME
3 inspections $4,200
Classic Dezert CO.
Eastampton, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Howard Ternes Packaging
Westland, MI
2 inspections $4,200
Ecullet INC.
Camden, NJ
2 inspections $4,200

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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 Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-24 and the most recent on 2013-10-24. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.? ▼
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,400 (a 34.4% reduction).
Does Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. has 13 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 Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC. ranks #60,288 (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 Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Howard Ternes Packaging in Westland, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,200 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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