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Real Estate & Rental · Charlotte, NC

Sun Communities INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Communities INC. ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Communities INC. in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Communities INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Express Research Services in Bohemia, NY is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Communities INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun Communities INC. runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sun Communities INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRYE PROPERTIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HARRIS CAMDEN REALTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10URBANX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9APARTMENT MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRESH WATA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOMINIUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RYDER SYSTEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FISHERS ISLAND FERRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIKE COLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0420 CLINTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEGENDS AT SPARKS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PAN PACIFIC PROPERTIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMMENCEMENT TERRACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOLSTICE SENIOR LIVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAXIM CRANE WORKS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRINCETON PROPERTIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KADAN PRODUCTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONDOMINIUM RELATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIFE STORAGE LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED RENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Sun Communities INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Sun Communities INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sun Communities INC. in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

In Real Estate & Rental, Sun Communities INC. sits at penalty rank #49 of 534 penalized establishments ($18,000 assessed).

How Sun Communities INC. Compares

Sun Communities INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-16

Last Inspection

2011-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$22,400

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

19.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,400 from the initial assessment of $22,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Sun Communities INC. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Communities INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 6 2.3
Total Penalty $18,000 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Communities INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Mountain Productions INC $18,000 PA MP Core Selby Ranch LLC $18,000 CA JRK Residential LLC $18,018 VA Art's Rental Equipment, INC. $18,052 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frye Properties, INC. 2 insp. Newport News, VA Harris Camden Realty LLC 2 insp. Camden, NJ Urbanx, INC. 2 insp. Toledo, OH Apartment Management Consultants, LLC 2 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mountain Productions INC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
2 inspections $18,000
MP Core Selby Ranch LLC
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $18,000
JRK Residential LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $18,018
Art's Rental Equipment, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $18,052
Express Research Services
Bohemia, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Sun Communities INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Communities INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Sun Communities INC. have? ▼
Sun Communities INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Communities INC. had? ▼
Sun Communities INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-16 and the most recent on 2011-02-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Communities INC.? ▼
Sun Communities INC. has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,400 (a 19.6% reduction).
Does Sun Communities INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Communities INC. has 3 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 Sun Communities INC. operate in? ▼
Sun Communities INC. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531110). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sun Communities INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Communities INC. ranks #19,912 (the top quarter 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 Sun Communities INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Communities INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Express Research Services in Bohemia, NY is a similar real estate & rental employer with $0 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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