Establishment profile
CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE
UNION HWY (US HWY 18), GAFFNEY, SC, 29340
921190 — Other General Government Support
Summary
CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 21 years of recorded history, with $455 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 399 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 9211 within SC. Peer group: 399 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. 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 CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2005 | GARBAGE TRUCK,HIGHWAY,TRAFFIC ACCIDENT,TRUCK,STRUCK BY,MOTOR VEHICLEFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. 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 CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-28 | Accident | 5 | 1 | $455 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE's OSHA violation history?
- CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $455 in total penalties.
- How does CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE operates in the other general government support industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.
- Has CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE.