Wholesale Trade Safety in North Carolina
OSHA violations and inspection data for wholesale trade employers in North Carolina
According to OSHA enforcement records, 2,054 wholesale trade employers in North Carolina have accumulated 16,564 workplace safety violations across 3,209 inspections, with 6,082 classified as serious and $4,965,159 in total penalties. 1,150 employers received an F safety grade and 479 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 787 violations resulted in $1,294,827 in penalties.
Wholesale Trade Workplace Safety in North Carolina
The wholesale trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in North Carolina, with OSHA conducting 3,209 inspections across 2,054 employers. 6,082 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.
1,150 wholesale trade employers in North Carolina received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 479 received a D grade. Workers in North Carolina's wholesale 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.
Wholesale Trade Employers in North Carolina 25 shown of 2,054
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Equipment | Goldsboro | 96 | F |
| Goldsboro Iron and Metal | Goldsboro | 93 | F |
| Bob Barker Company | Fuquay Varina | 78 | F |
| Tidewater Fibre | Durham | 77 | F |
| WDM, INC | Monroe | 70 | F |
| American Development | Vanceboro | 64 | F |
| Wayne Auto Salvage | Goldsboro | 61 | F |
| Kepley-Frank Hardwood Co | Lexington | 54 | F |
| Master Tow | Fayetteville | 53 | F |
| NC Salvage Co | Goldsboro | 53 | F |
| Southern Metals | Charlotte | 53 | F |
| South Atlantic Services | Wilmington | 52 | F |
| NWL Transformers | Snow Hill | 51 | F |
| Dubose Steel, Inc. of North Carolina | Roseboro | 50 | F |
| Cardinal Container Services | Lexington | 50 | F |
| Border Concepts | Lexington | 50 | F |
| Nash Finch | Lumberton | 49 | F |
| Beaver's Garage | Mooresville | 48 | F |
| Winston Weaver Co | Winston Salem | 48 | F |
| Bartex Recycling | Charlotte | 47 | F |
| Strategic Materials | Raleigh | 45 | F |
| Crestwood Farms | Mocksville | 45 | F |
| G & W Equipment | Raleigh | 45 | F |
| Graphics International | Charlotte | 43 | F |
| Baja Products | Salisbury | 43 | F |
Work in wholesale 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.