Establishment profile
DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.
8880 DIETZ AVE., HICKORY, NC, 28602
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 18 years of recorded history, with $2,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,046 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $2,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2389 within NC. Peer group: 2,046 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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., 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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., 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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., 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. 14 citations · 14 contractor · $1,501 proposed / $1,501 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9426624 | Raleigh-Durham Quarry Wake, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8910935 | Garner Quarry Wake, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8910934 | Garner Quarry Wake, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8899166 | Garner Quarry Wake, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8899165 | Garner Quarry Wake, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8546776 | Denver Quarry Lincoln, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8730861 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Nov 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8730860 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Nov 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8730859 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Nov 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8720369 | Salem Stone Forsyth, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Oct 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8720368 | Salem Stone Forsyth, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Oct 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8638974 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8634114 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8546778 | Denver Quarry Lincoln, NC contractor: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., 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 DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Planned | 5 | — | $2,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $2,000 in total penalties.
- How does DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- DH GRIFFIN WRECKING CO., INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.