Retail Trade Safety in North Carolina
OSHA violations and inspection data for retail trade employers in North Carolina
According to OSHA enforcement records, 2,373 retail trade employers in North Carolina have accumulated 12,989 workplace safety violations across 3,330 inspections, with 4,198 classified as serious and $3,474,187 in total penalties. 996 employers received an F safety grade and 666 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 429 violations resulted in $748,622 in penalties.
Retail Trade Workplace Safety in North Carolina
The retail trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in North Carolina, with OSHA conducting 3,330 inspections across 2,373 employers. 4,198 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
996 retail trade employers in North Carolina received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 666 received a D grade. Workers in North Carolina's retail trade industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Retail Trade Employers in North Carolina 25 shown of 2,373
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvinmeritor | Fayetteville | 85 | F |
| Hunter Corporation | Hendersonville | 58 | F |
| Williams Foods | Goldsboro | 53 | F |
| Currie Chain Saw | Lumberton | 50 | F |
| Pegram-West | Greensboro | 44 | F |
| Coker Feed Mill | Goldsboro | 44 | F |
| University GM Superstore | Durham | 43 | F |
| Country Marble | Hendersonville | 43 | F |
| Black Mountain Lumber Company, INC | Arden | 42 | F |
| New River Building Supply | Boone | 41 | F |
| Shooters Express | Belmont | 40 | F |
| Nantahala Outdoor Center | Bryson City | 39 | F |
| New Home Building Supply | Greensboro | 38 | F |
| Builders Firstsource-Southeast Group | Fayetteville | 38 | F |
| Superior Walls Systems | Salisbury | 38 | F |
| Yadkin Lumber Co | Yadkinville | 38 | F |
| Guilford Builders Supply | Greensboro | 37 | F |
| Sipe Lumber Co | Taylorsville | 36 | F |
| Brook Mays Music Company | Fayetteville | 36 | F |
| Farm Foods, INC | Richlands | 35 | F |
| Economy Building Supply | Laurinburg | 34 | F |
| Crook Motor Company | Albemarle | 32 | F |
| Ray Price Harley-Davidson | Raleigh | 32 | F |
| Ashe County Ford | W Jefferson | 31 | F |
| Wake Supply Company | Raleigh | 31 | F |
Work in retail trade in North Carolina?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.