This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Tropical Nut & Fruit Safety Record

Charlotte, NC · Wholesale Trade

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/11/2011

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tropical Nut & Fruit in Charlotte, North Carolina has 29 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $11,713 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2011.

Tropical Nut & Fruit, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 29 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,713.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

29 Violations
8 Inspections
8 Serious
$11,713 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($600)
Serious?
8 ($6,563)
Repeat?
5 ($4,550)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2009
1904.0017 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2000
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1998
OSHA initially proposed $14,793 in penalties for Tropical Nut & Fruit, later reduced to $11,713 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $7,550
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $1,800
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/11/2011 Follow-Up? Charlotte, NC 7 $5,720
11/24/2009 Planned? Charlotte, NC 7 $4,800
07/13/2005 Complaint? Charlotte, NC 1 $0
02/16/2004 Planned? Charlotte, NC 0 $0
01/08/2002 Other? Charlotte, NC 1 $0
12/12/2000 Other? Charlotte, NC 1 $600
06/15/1998 Planned? Charlotte, NC 5 $313
12/05/1986 Planned? Charlotte, NC 7 $280

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