Other Services · Union Grove, NC

Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. ranks #54,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$5,100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,602
of 99,447 penalized employers

Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. in Union Grove, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MWDC Texas INC in Houston, TX is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,100 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#54,602
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. 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

$5,100 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTER GILBERT INVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22THERMO KING OF THE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRANDSAFWAY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAFIDAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSAL LINEN SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARBER'S BODY SHOP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SHASTA LINEN SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JIFFY LUBE #2546, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OILEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARYLAND CAR CARE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRUDENTIAL OVERALL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SELLECK & BROWN AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RONNIE'S SERVICE CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEADEC CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUD N SHINE CAR WASH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TWIN CITY COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HUMANE AND EDUCATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALERA PARKING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Union Grove Saw & Kn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. sits at penalty rank #882 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($5,100 assessed).

How Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. Compares

Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 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

2013-11-04

Last Inspection

2015-01-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,550 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$7,750

Current Penalty Amount

$5,100

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,650 from the initial assessment of $7,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 3.8
Total Penalty $5,100 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,550 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,100 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. have?
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. had?
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-04 and the most recent on 2015-01-06. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.?
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. has been assessed $5,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,750 (a 34.2% reduction).
Does Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. has 7 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 Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. operate in?
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811411). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC. ranks #54,602 (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 Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Union Grove Saw & Knife, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,100 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, MWDC Texas INC in Houston, TX is a similar other services employer with $5,100 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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