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Retail Trade · Raleigh, NC

Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control ranks #56,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty69% serious
$4,800
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control in Raleigh, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,800. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 155 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,906 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, South Davis Valero in Davis, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers
$9,906
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control 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

$4,800 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRV WORLD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME STATION AUTO, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WARE-BUTLER BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOMEZ SUPERMARKET CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALDI INC. (WISCONSIN), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED JACKET ORCHARDS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SINGH & KAUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SECURITY LUMBER & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAGIC CITY CYCLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIPARI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUERTO RICO APPAREL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HART MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENE'S HARDWARE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIRE WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRU OF PR INC HNC TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MATTRESS DEPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Wake County Board of…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control sits at penalty rank #1,469 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,800 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control ranks #2,960 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($9,906).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,800 OSHA penalties plus $9,906 WHD back wages (67.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control Compares

Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's 6.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-18

Last Inspection

2013-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,400 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$6,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,800

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,706

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $6,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$9,906
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
155
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,477
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$9,906

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control owed $9,906 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 155 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: Retail Trade

How Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $4,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,800 here).

Adams Produce Company, LLC $4,800 FL Romantix $4,800 NV Walmart #5159 $4,800 MI Best One Tire of Jackson, INC $4,800 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RV World, LLC 2 insp. West Coxsackie, NY Home Station Auto, LLC. 2 insp. Home, PA Ware-Butler Building Supply 2 insp. Orrington, ME Gomez Supermarket Corporation 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

DBA James Exxon
Henderson, TX
0 inspections $0
BevMax (Danbury)
Danbury, CT
0 inspections $0
South Davis Valero
Davis, CA
0 inspections $0
Asian Market
Corpus Christi, TX
0 inspections $0
Shopaholic Boutique
Saint Augustine, FL
0 inspections $0

Compare Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control vs DBA James Exxon side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control against DBA James Exxon, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control also carries $9,906 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control have? ▼
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control had? ▼
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-18 and the most recent on 2013-09-18. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control? ▼
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control has been assessed $4,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,400 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $9,906 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control has 9 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 Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control, resulting in $9,906 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control operate in? ▼
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control 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 $9,906 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control ranks #56,756 (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 Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control's total OSHA penalty of $4,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Davis Valero in Davis, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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