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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.

How North Carolina compares to similarly-sized states

Total OSHA penalties: states with a similar number of tracked employers

  1. 1
    Ohio $106,180,403
  2. 2
    Georgia $57,227,186
  3. 3
    Tennessee $24,610,636
  4. 4
    Washington $12,220,960
  5. 5
    North Carolina (this state) $10,686,507
  6. 6
    Oregon $5,783,273

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

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

$0–$2,000: 5 U.S. jurisdictions (9%). This entry sits in this band. $2,000–$4,000: 11 U.S. jurisdictions (20%). Above this entry. $4,000–$6,000: 15 U.S. jurisdictions (27%). Above this entry. $6,000–$8,000: 10 U.S. jurisdictions (18%). Above this entry. $8,000–$10,000: 5 U.S. jurisdictions (9%). Above this entry. $10,000–$12,000: 4 U.S. jurisdictions (7%). Above this entry. $12,000–$14,000: 2 U.S. jurisdictions (4%). Above this entry. $14,000–$16,000: 3 U.S. jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. $16,000–$18,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. $18,000–$20,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. $20,000–$22,000: 1 U.S. jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. $22,000–$24,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. North Carolina $0 $24,000 every U.S. jurisdiction, bucketed by value

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 InspectionsViolationsPenalty + 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

Employer CityInspectionsPenalty
Piedmont International Trucks, LLC Candler 2 $450
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Incorporate Smithfield 4 $450
Monteith Construction Corporation Goldsboro 2 $450
Roofwerks, INC. Raleigh 2 $450
IT and K Enterprise INC. DBA Marion Travel Plaza Marion 3 $450
Western Piedmont Heart Centers Hickory 2 $450
White Oak Manor - Tryon, INC. Tryon 2 $446
Red Valve Company, INC. Gastonia 2 $430
Ricky Alexander DBA Alexander Construction Clemmons 2 $420
Je Herndon Company, INC. Kings Mountain 2 $400
Andrade Framing INC Greensboro 2 $400
The Decal Source, INC. McLeansville 2 $400
Alr Cleaning Services, INC. Apex 2 $400
Double Hung, LLC Gibsonville 2 $400
Mount Airy Signs & Letters, INC. Mount Airy 2 $400
Texlon Plastics CORP. Gastonia 2 $400
D. Stone Builders, INC. Greensboro 2 $400
Dehaven's Transfer & Storage of Greensboro, INC. Greensboro 2 $400
Clay's Power Equipment, INC. Raleigh 3 $400
Rafael Perez Delgado DBA Rafael Perez Delgado Durham 2 $390
Thermcraft, Incorporated Winston-Salem 2 $390
Clark Tire and Auto, INC. Shelby 2 $390
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue Kill Devil Hills 2 $390
Harris Steel Erectors, INC. Raleigh 2 $375
Renwood Mills, LLC Newton 2 $375
Durham County Community Living Programs, INC. Durham 2 $375
Master Tune Up Raleigh 2 $375
Greenfield Place, LLC Greenville 2 $375
Universal Health Care, INC DBA Universal Healthcar King 2 $360
Arthur Plaster DBA Arthur's Raleigh 2 $350
Klassy Klean Professional Cleaning, LLC Lenoir 2 $350
Richard G. Jennings, III Enterprises, INC. DBA Cashiers 2 $341
Triangle Electrical Services, INC. Durham 2 $338
Interior Distributors INC. Durham 2 $338
New Home Building Supply Company Greensboro 2 $325
Shelby Eye Centers, P.a. Shelby 2 $325
Leggett & Platt Incorporated Linwood 2 $325
North Davidson Garbage Service INC Lexington 3 $315
Harris Manufacturing, INC. Taylorsville 5 $300
Outdoor Craftsmen, INC Winston Salem 2 $300
Yellow Dog Design, INC. Greensboro 2 $300
Ope of America, INC. Denton 2 $300
Seal Wire Company Shelby 3 $300
Alpha Omega Construction Group, INC. Raleigh 5 $300
Dramar Machine Devices, INC. Gastonia 3 $300
Brookridge Assisted Living, INC. Apex 2 $300
Carolina Process Piping, INC. Greensboro 2 $300
H M Woodworking Newton 2 $300
Foreverhome, LLC Wake Forest 2 $300
Ashe County Group Homes,INC. Jefferson 2 $300
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Nearby states by enforcement footprint

Tennessee
6,262 employers · $24.6M
Georgia
6,288 employers · $57.2M
Washington
5,445 employers · $12.2M
Oregon
5,122 employers · $5.8M
Ohio
7,092 employers · $106.2M

Compare top violators in North Carolina side-by-side →

Industries in North Carolina

Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within North Carolina.

Accommodation & Food ServicesAdministrative & Waste ServicesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & HuntingArts, Entertainment & RecreationConstructionEducational ServicesFinance & InsuranceHealthcare & Social AssistanceInformationManagement of CompaniesManufacturingMining, Quarrying, Oil & GasOtherOther ServicesProfessional & Technical ServicesPublic AdministrationReal Estate & RentalRetail TradeTransportation & WarehousingUtilitiesWholesale Trade

Top Cities in North Carolina

The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within North Carolina (of 189 total).

Charlotte (772)Raleigh (488)Greensboro (298)Durham (213)Fayetteville (185)Wilmington (142)Winston Salem (124)Asheville (119)High Point (92)Jacksonville (88)Gastonia (82)Cary (75)Hickory (75)Fort Bragg (69)Winston-Salem (67)Mooresville (63)Concord (62)Goldsboro (59)Greenville (52)Monroe (51)

View all 189 cities in North Carolina →

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 →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.