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Administrative & Waste Services · North Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$7,150
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service in North Wilkesboro, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crush-IT, LLC in Riverview, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,151 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$7,150 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENLEAF RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CLARION SECURITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GREENTREES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SANITATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL PROPER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PAL ENVIRONMENTAL SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MULLICA TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STAFF RIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HIBERNIA ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEMPORARY INTEGRATED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOS ZEREGA AVE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL NEW ENGLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREEN STREAM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TOWNSHIP OF UNION DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SKOOKUM CONTRACT SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CENCAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CROWN ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Wilkes County School…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service ranks #1,458 at $7,150 current penalty.

How Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service Compares

Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2013-11-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $2,383 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$7,150

Current Penalty Amount

$7,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $7,150 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,383 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,150 here).

Borough of North Haledon $7,150 NJ Crush-IT, LLC $7,151 FL Initiatives, LLC $7,160 CO Express Services, INC. $7,126 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Greenleaf Recycling 3 insp. Marietta, OH Clarion Security LLC 3 insp. Memphis, TN Stellar Management Group III, INC. 3 insp. Pine Mountain Valley, GA Greentrees INC 3 insp. Bloomfield Hills, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of North Haledon
North Haledon, NJ
3 inspections $7,150
Crush-IT, LLC
Riverview, FL
2 inspections $7,151
Southern California Environmental
La Puente, CA
0 inspections $0
ServPro of Port Jefferson
Coram, NY
0 inspections $0
High Maintenance Lawn Service
Middleburg, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service'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 Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service have? ▼
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service had? ▼
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2013-11-20. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service? ▼
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service has been assessed $7,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service has 3 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 Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service operate in? ▼
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service ranks #44,804 (the upper 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 Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wilkes County Schools - Maintenance/Food Service's total OSHA penalty of $7,150 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crush-IT, LLC in Riverview, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $7,151 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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