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Town of Pilot Mountain

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Pilot Mountain has a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$1,725
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$31,819
Back wages owed

Town of Pilot Mountain in Pilot Mountain, NC has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,725. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $31,819 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Pilot Mountain once. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $31,819 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, CVR Associates (Inspectors) in Chicago, IL is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
20%
of penalized employers rank lower
$31,819
in back wages recovered

How Town of Pilot Mountain compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Pilot Mountain runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,725 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Town of Pilot Mountain

The federal enforcement record for Town of Pilot Mountain in Pilot Mountain, NC includes 1 OSHA inspection and 5 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (40.0%) 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 $1,725 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,725 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,725. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $31,819 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-01-08 to 2014-01-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2014-01-08

Last Inspection

2014-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,725 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$1,725

Current Penalty Amount

$1,725

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$33,544

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$31,819
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$31,819
Avg Back Wages per Case
$31,819

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Town of Pilot Mountain owed $31,819 in back wages to 1 employee 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: Public Administration

How Town of Pilot Mountain compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Pilot Mountain Industry Avg
Inspections 1 3.1
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $1,725 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,725 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Pilot Mountain safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Pilot Mountain's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Pilot Mountain have? ▼
Town of Pilot Mountain has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Pilot Mountain had? ▼
Town of Pilot Mountain has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-08 and the most recent on 2014-01-08. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Pilot Mountain? ▼
Town of Pilot Mountain has been assessed $1,725 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $31,819 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Town of Pilot Mountain have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Pilot Mountain has 2 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 Town of Pilot Mountain been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Town of Pilot Mountain, resulting in $31,819 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Town of Pilot Mountain operate in? ▼
Town of Pilot Mountain operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Town of Pilot Mountain owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Town of Pilot Mountain 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 $31,819 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Town of Pilot Mountain's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Pilot Mountain's total OSHA penalty of $1,725 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, CVR Associates (Inspectors) in Chicago, IL is a similar public administration 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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