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Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. in Hiddenite, 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: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. 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 #96,117 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LA-Z-Boy Logistics, INC. in New Tazewell, TN is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRV LINCOLN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MI PUEBLO SAN JOSE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BIG LOTS STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PEERLESS TYRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26THE MARKET STX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PHIL LONG DEALERSHIPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COWETA GREENHOUSES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEN'S VILLAGE MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KALISPELL MOTOR COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRED'S SUPER DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPRESAS TORRES BATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAGE AUTOMOTIVE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRIORITY WEST END SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOHN'S QWICK STOP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKY RIVER RV, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASHMERE MINI MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Trio Super Market of…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,943 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).

How Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. Compares

Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-07

Last Inspection

2011-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $300 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Landko CORP $300 MI Plaid Pantries INC $300 OR LA-Z-Boy Logistics, INC. $300 TN Skone Irrigation & Supply INC $300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRV Lincoln, LLC 2 insp. Roca, NE Family Dollar Stores of Vermont, LLC 2 insp. Saint Johnsbury, VT MI Pueblo San Jose, INC DBA MI Pueblo Food Center 2 insp. Oakland, CA Big Lots Stores INC 2 insp. Hampton, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Plaid Pantries INC
Salem, OR
3 inspections $300
Landko CORP
Martin, MI
2 inspections $300
LA-Z-Boy Logistics, INC.
New Tazewell, TN
2 inspections $300
Skone Irrigation & Supply INC
Warden, WA
2 inspections $300
Iron Doors Unlimited, LLC
Loudon, TN
2 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. have? ▼
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. had? ▼
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-07 and the most recent on 2011-03-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.? ▼
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. has 1 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 Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. operate in? ▼
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC. ranks #96,117 (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 Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trio Super Market of Hiddenite, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, LA-Z-Boy Logistics, INC. in New Tazewell, TN is a similar retail trade employer with $300 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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