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Wholesale Trade · Salisbury, NC

United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC in Salisbury, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ideal Recycling, INC. in Carmel, ME is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW ALLIANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DONALD R. KLEINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42DS FIBERTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORCORE ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAMEBRIDGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DSY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULFSIDE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL WHOLESALE B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BLUE GRASS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEXT LEVEL RESOURCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EQUITY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STRYKER FARMERS EXCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ANNISTON METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOMRA OF NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST CARPET RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST VALUE KOSHER FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BMHC HIDE CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGFIELD GROCER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METALS USA PLATES AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MID-WOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3United Beverages of …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC is the #2,892 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,200).

How United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC Compares

United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-26

Last Inspection

2013-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

41.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $4,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Special T Metals LLC $4,200 PA Ideal Recycling, INC. $4,200 ME Classic Dezert CO. $4,200 NJ Ecullet INC. $4,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Alliance 2 insp. Bridgeport, NE Donald R. Kleine 2 insp. New Castle, PA DS Fibertech CORP. 2 insp. Santee, CA Morcore Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stuart's Auto Recycling, INC.
Stoneville, NC
2 inspections $4,200
Special T Metals LLC
Connellsville, PA
2 inspections $4,200
Ideal Recycling, INC.
Carmel, ME
3 inspections $4,200
Classic Dezert CO.
Eastampton, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Howard Ternes Packaging
Westland, MI
2 inspections $4,200

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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 United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC have? ▼
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC had? ▼
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-26 and the most recent on 2013-06-25. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC? ▼
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 41.7% reduction).
Does United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC has 4 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 United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC operate in? ▼
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC ranks #60,288 (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 United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ideal Recycling, INC. in Carmel, ME is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,200 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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