State enforcement profile · #29 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in North Carolina
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Carolina has 6,102 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 7,124 OSHA inspections and $10.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $73.2M in back wages across 3,450 enforcement cases.
- 6,102
- Employers
- 7,124
- Inspections
- $10.7M
- OSHA penalties
- $73.2M
- Back wages
The state in one line
North Carolina ranks #29 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 18,017 violations cited across 7,124 inspections and $73.2M in wages recovered for workers.
- #29
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.53
- violations per inspection
- $2K
- avg penalty per employer
- 3,450
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
North Carolina's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- North Carolina averages 2.53 violations per inspection, above the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See North Carolina's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Lovin Contracting record
- Compare North Carolina against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Tennessee record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about North Carolina
Federal workplace enforcement in North Carolina covers 6,102 employers with 7,124 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 18,017 violations statewide, yielding 2.53 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $10.7M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $2K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $73.2M in back wages across 3,450 cases - an average of $21K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where North Carolina ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$1,751 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in North Carolina
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovin Contracting Robbinsville | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| 2 | D2 Government Solutions, LLC New Bern | 0 | 0 | $1.7M |
| 3 | St. Augustine's University Raleigh | 0 | 0 | $986K |
| 4 | Lovin Equipment & Sales Robbinsville | 0 | 0 | $860K |
| 5 | BSH Home Appliances Corp New Bern | 0 | 0 | $858K |
| 6 | R & R Construction Maintenance Durham | 0 | 0 | $838K |
| 7 | Bosch Lincolnton | 0 | 0 | $606K |
| 8 | Unicon Marshville | 0 | 0 | $600K |
| 9 | San Jose Mexican Restaurants Enterprise Wilson | 0 | 0 | $511K |
| 10 | The Blue Taj Charlotte | 0 | 0 | $444K |
| 11 | Bell and Howell, LLC Durham | 0 | 0 | $427K |
| 12 | Ecolab, Inc. Greensboro | 0 | 0 | $425K |
| 13 | Crews for You Charlotte | 0 | 0 | $419K |
| 14 | Latino Group Drywall Conover | 0 | 0 | $410K |
| 15 | Kingfisher Systems, Inc. Havelock | 0 | 0 | $342K |
| 16 | Sub-Floor Solutions Indian Trail | 0 | 0 | $337K |
| 17 | Shark Dreams Raleigh | 0 | 0 | $320K |
| 18 | Direct ChassisLink Charlotte | 0 | 0 | $312K |
| 19 | Carolina Installers Raleigh | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| 20 | Shipman Family Home Care, Inc. Greensboro | 0 | 0 | $286K |
All employers in North Carolina
Nearby states by enforcement footprint
Industries in North Carolina
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within North Carolina.
Top Cities in North Carolina
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within North Carolina (of 189 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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