Establishment profile
CATERPILLAR INC.
5016 WOMACK DRIVE, SANFORD, NC, 27330
Operated by Caterpillar Inc · 1 of 190 establishments
333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Summary
CATERPILLAR INC. has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $1,063 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 46th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 64 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CATERPILLAR INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3331 within NC. Peer group: 64 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CATERPILLAR INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CATERPILLAR INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 3 violations · $10,586 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Dec 2012 – Aug 2013 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $10,586 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 3 cases · $10,586 in backwages · 3 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 – Jan 2014 | Utility System Construction | — | 1 |
| May 2012 – Aug 2013 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $7,812 | 1 |
| Dec 2010 – Dec 2012 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $2,774 | 1 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for Caterpillar Inc, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Caterpillar Inc operations in the same state.
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CATERPILLAR INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for CATERPILLAR INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CATERPILLAR INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-07-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-11-10 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | — | $963 | |
| 2007-11-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-01 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CATERPILLAR INC. is one of 190 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Caterpillar Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Caterpillar Inc across all 190 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in construction machinery manufacturing within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENTS, INC.LENOIR — 2 federal enforcement records
- APROTECH POWERTRAIN LLCASHEVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- WOODCHUCK CHIPPER CORPORATIONSHELBY — 1 federal enforcement record
- INTERTRACTOR AMERICA CORP.WINSTON-SALEM — 1 federal enforcement record
- COMBS CONCRETE, INC.MORGANTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- TEREX CRANES, INC.WILMINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- CATERPILLAR INC.MORGANTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- W.R. LONG, INC.TARBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- VT LEEBOY, INC.LINCOLNTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEERE-HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERYKERNERSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Caterpillar Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CATERPILLAR, INC.AURORA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.PONTIAC, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MOSSVILLE, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.EAST PEORIA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.SEGUIN, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.DECATUR, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MAPLETON, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.LAFAYETTE, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INCORPORATEDYORK, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CaterpillarWaco, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Caterpillar Inc locationsParent rollup
- Construction Machinery ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NCState-wide enforcement data
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing in NCIndustry × state cross-filter
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CATERPILLAR INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Caterpillar Inc, which operates 190 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Frequently asked
- What is CATERPILLAR INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CATERPILLAR INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,063 in total penalties.
- How does CATERPILLAR INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CATERPILLAR INC. operates in the construction machinery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.