Healthcare & Social Assistance · Rocky Mount, NC

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,625
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL in Rocky Mount, NC has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,625 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 73.3%
of violations were serious: #51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$5,625
Healthcare & Social Assistance avg

$1,181

What this shows The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,625 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL.

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL is the #1,092 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($5,625).

How The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL Compares

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL's 3.75 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 above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-04-12

Last Inspection

2015-07-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,406

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $1,406 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Serious

73.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$5,625

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,875 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	0.7
Violations	15	1.1
Total Penalty	$5,625	$1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,406	$1,757

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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,625 here).

Marin General Hospital $5,625 CA Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center $5,630 CA Putnam Hospital Center $5,610 NY SJ Medical Center, LLC $5,649 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Shore Medical Center 4 insp. Somers Point, NJ The Citadel of Glenview, LLC 4 insp. Glenview, IL Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 4 insp. Bethesda, MD Mercer County Board of Social Services 4 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marin General Hospital

TLC In-Home Care Services

Clinton, IA

0 inspections $0

Rainbow Home Health Care

Savannah, GA

0 inspections $0

Indiana University Hospital

Indianapolis, IN

1 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 The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL have? ▼

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,625.

How many OSHA inspections has The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL had? ▼

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-12 and the most recent on 2015-07-20. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL? ▼

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL has been assessed $5,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 25.0% reduction).

Does The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL has 11 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 The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL operate in? ▼

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621391). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.

Where does The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL ranks #51,874 (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 The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina, PLL's total OSHA penalty of $5,625 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $5,625 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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