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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Gastonia, NC

The Smile Zone

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Smile Zone ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

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

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Smile Zone 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 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, Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, INC. in Westminster, MD is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Smile Zone compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Smile Zone runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 The Smile Zone.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMMUNITY MEMORIAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KAISER PERMANENTE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COLONIAL MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KAISER FOUNDATION HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PETERSEN HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEXION HEALTH AT GRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIEDMONT MINOR EMERG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RCHP - FLORENCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RATLIFF CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADVANCED SUBACUTE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE WESLEYAN SKILLED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JEFFERSON HEALTH NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY PRACTICE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GEN3HOLDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B'NAI B'RITH HOME AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE NEUROBEHAVIORAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALVARY FELLOWSHIP H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ESKATON PROPERTIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARMONY HALL ASSISTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Smile Zone, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
The Smile Zone has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Smile Zone in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Smile Zone ranks #1,680 at $2,000 current penalty.

How The Smile Zone Compares

The Smile Zone's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-07

Last Inspection

2011-03-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

35.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $3,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How The Smile Zone compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Smile Zone Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $2,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Smile Zone, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

The Neurobehavioral Institute of Colorado $2,000 CO Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, INC. $2,000 MD Havenwyck Hospital RTC $2,000 MI Abbey Dental Center, INC. $2,000 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Community Memorial Health System 2 insp. Ventura, CA Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center 2 insp. Antioch, CA Colonial Management Group, LP 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Kaiser Foundation Healthplan INC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Neurobehavioral Institute of Colorado
Lone Tree, CO
2 inspections $2,000
Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, INC.
Westminster, MD
3 inspections $2,000
Havenwyck Hospital RTC
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Abbey Dental Center, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $2,000
Positive Steps
Howell, MI
2 inspections $2,000

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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 Smile Zone safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Smile Zone's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Smile Zone have? ▼
The Smile Zone has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has The Smile Zone had? ▼
The Smile Zone has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-07 and the most recent on 2011-03-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Smile Zone? ▼
The Smile Zone has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,100 (a 35.5% reduction).
Does The Smile Zone have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Smile Zone has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Smile Zone operate in? ▼
The Smile Zone operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Smile Zone rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Smile Zone ranks #76,879 (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 Smile Zone's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Smile Zone's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, INC. in Westminster, MD is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,000 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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