North Carolina public administration: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to public administration establishments in North Carolina over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of public administration inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 12 | 27% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 11 | 24% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 7 | 16% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 6 | 13% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 6 | 13% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 5 | 11% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 4 | 9% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 3 | 7% |
| 1960.8 | Federal Agency Safety Duties | 3 | 7% |
| 1904.32 | OSHA 300A Annual Summary | 3 | 7% |
| 1910.304 | Wiring Design | 3 | 7% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 3 | 7% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 9281: 23 inspections
- NAICS 9211: 8 inspections
- NAICS 9241: 7 inspections
- NAICS 9221: 6 inspections
- NAICS 9231: 1 inspections
Recently cited public administration establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Parks - Recreation | Lexington | Aug 20, 2026 | 11 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Army/DPW Electric Shop | Fort Bragg | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Wilmington | Aug 7, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 28, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | New Bern | Aug 6, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Nov 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 27, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Agency for Global Media (usagm) | Grimesland | Jul 27, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Interior | Manteo | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Interior | Manteo | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Interior | Manteo | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Town of Calabash - Maintenance | Carolina Shores | Jul 15, 2026 | 10 | $11,800 | $5,550 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Partners Health Management | Gastonia | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Calabash - Town Hall | Carolina Shores | Jun 24, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Research Triangle Park | Jun 23, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Town of Mocksville - Public Works | Mocksville | Jun 15, 2026 | 16 | $11,850 | $7,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Mocksville - Fire Department | Mocksville | Jun 15, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Alamance County Landfill | Graham | May 26, 2026 | 2 | $4,225 | $4,225 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Elkin - Public Works | Elkin | May 22, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Madison - Public Works | Madison | May 19, 2026 | 4 | $5,000 | $3,460 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Madison - Police | Madison | May 19, 2026 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,040 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Ellerbe - Water/Street/Maintenance | Ellerbe | May 15, 2026 | 9 | $13,240 | $13,240 | Final orderAbatement due May 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Department of the Navy | Mcas New River | May 14, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Navy | Camp Lejeune | May 14, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Army and Air Force Exchange | Fort Bragg | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Town of Clayton - Police | Clayton | May 11, 2026 | 10 | $13,000 | $8,450 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Garner - Public Works | Garner | May 5, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Thomasville - Police Department | Thomasville | Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Interior | Greensboro | Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept of Army | Fort Bragg | Apr 22, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept of Army | Fort Bragg | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept of Army | Fort Bragg | Mar 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Army | Fort Bragg | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Apr 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Army | Fort Bragg | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Morehead City | Mar 10, 2026 | 3 | $31,445 | $29,790 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Department of Homeland Security (DHS) | Elizabeth City | Feb 12, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) | Elizabeth City | Feb 5, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Defense | Fort Bragg | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Monroe Airport | Monroe | Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Lillington Public Works | Lillington | Jan 16, 2026 | 3 | $750 | $487 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Army and Air Force Exchange | Fort Bragg | Dec 18, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| County of Caswell - Maintenance Dept | Yanceyville | Dec 8, 2025 | 5 | $13,200 | $13,200 | ContestedAbatement due Dec 12, 2025Contested Feb 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| County of Caswell Sheriff's Dept/Detention Center | Yanceyville | Dec 8, 2025 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 12, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Wake Forest Public Works | Wake Forest | Dec 5, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 9, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Army | Fort Bragg | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Dept. of Army | Fort Bragg | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Town of Smithfield -- Police | Smithfield | Nov 5, 2025 | 5 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Eden | Eden | Oct 23, 2025 | 2 | $145,640 | $145,640 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 31, 2025Contested Dec 1, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in North Carolina
- Administrative & waste services
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing
- Construction
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many public administration employers in North Carolina were cited by OSHA?
45 public administration inspections in North Carolina had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 5% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in North Carolina public administration?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.303 (Electrical General), 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements).
What is the typical penalty for public administration employers in North Carolina?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $0. Median current penalty: $0.