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 15 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 (historical), 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,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $1,063 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 K01 | 1 | 1 | $963 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
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; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 3 cases · 3 violations · $10,586 in backwages · 3 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 – Jan 2014 | Utility System Construction | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| May 2012 – Aug 2013 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | FMLA | 1 | 1 | $7,812 | — |
| Dec 2010 – Dec 2012 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | FMLA | 2 | 1 | $2,774 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
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.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $3,060 proposed / $3,060 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8631579 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: Caterpillar, Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8546488 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: Caterpillar, Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
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) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) 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.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CATERPILLAR INC 5000 WOMACK RD · SANFORD, NC, 27330 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 3 | 0 | — | Dec 2024 | View → |
CATERPILLAR INC. 2018 BOONE TRAIL RD · SANFORD, NC, 27330 | Water | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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. Most recent campaign: 2019-06-14. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 9 campaigns shown · 16,370 units potentially affected · 8 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V462000 | Jun 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROGRESSIVE RAIL SERVICES | — | 6 |
| 17V641000 | Oct 2017 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | CATERPILLAR | — | 4 |
| 14V814000 | Dec 2014 | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | CATERPILLAR | — | 57 |
| 14V068000 | Feb 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | CATERPILLAR | — | 181 |
| 13V072000 | Mar 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CATERPILLAR | 108 | 49 |
| 12V051000 | Feb 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | CATERPILLAR | — | 104 |
| 11E051000 | Dec 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CATERPILLAR | — | 3,873 |
| 11E006000 | Feb 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CATERPILLAR | — | 6,176 |
| 10E025000 | Jun 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | CATERPILLAR | — | 5,920 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
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
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.MOUNT AIRY — 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.LAFAYETTE, IN — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.PONTIAC, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.EAST PEORIA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MOSSVILLE, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.AURORA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.SEGUIN, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.DECATUR, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INCORPORATEDYORK, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MAPLETON, IL — 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
About this data
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.
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Contact sales →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.