Establishment profile
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.
2914 SANDY RIDGE RD., COLFAX, NC, 27235
424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 552 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 66th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC. 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 (historical), 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,
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.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4244 within NC. Peer group: 552 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 156 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, 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 FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Agriculture2000007300/4100021643/COMBINATION BOXcontract · Last action 2020-09-17$5,560,683
- Department of DefensePRODUCEcontract · Last action 2013-10-01$1,491,190
- Department of DefensePRODUCEcontract · Last action 2013-10-01$624,652
- Department of Defense4557235924!LEMONS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-05-16$155,733
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2017-05-28$152,361
- Department of Defense4553712268!NECTARINES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-05-31$142,342
- Department of Defense4558416910!ORANGES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-09-12$122,508
- Department of DefensePRODUCCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2017-05-28$121,688
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2016-03-29$120,281
- Department of Defense4507588449!APPLES, Fcontract · Last action 2008-05-05$107,615
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2016-03-29$106,625
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2017-05-28$106,456
- Department of Defense4523127627~4523127625PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2012-12-06$105,616
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2015-12-29$104,302
- Department of DefensePRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2015-12-29$103,831
- Department of Defense4569222833!WATERMELON, CHL,contract · Last action 2025-08-26$100,467
- Department of Defense4507039048!PEARS, FRcontract · Last action 2008-03-03$96,572
- Department of Defense4553394865!TOMATOES, GRAPE, CHL,contract · Last action 2021-05-03$95,429
- Department of Defense4557155058!BEANS GREEN CHLcontract · Last action 2022-05-09$94,275
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008904/4100026655/MIXED FRESH PRODUCEcontract · Last action 2022-12-01$93,636
- Department of Defense4558180281!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-08-22$93,375
- Department of Defense4523805686~4523153890~4523146082PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2013-02-26$92,700
- Department of Defense4522081637!PRODUCEcontract · Last action 2012-08-13$87,785
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008188/4100024657/MIXED FRESH PRODUCEcontract · Last action 2021-12-20$87,376
- Department of Defense4523182328~4523182327PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2012-12-13$86,789
- Department of Defense4558258966!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-08-29$86,334
- Department of Defense4522611034~4522611072PRODUCEcontract · Last action 2012-10-05$81,015
- Department of Defense4553130921!APPLES, CHL,contract · Last action 2021-04-12$80,498
- Department of Defense4506356064!APPLES, Fcontract · Last action 2007-12-10$80,178
- Department of Defense4557155061!CARROTS, CHL,contract · Last action 2022-05-09$80,105
- Department of Defense4523895631~4523895630PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2013-03-07$78,693
- Department of Defense4553217925!BROCCOLI FLORETS, CHL,contract · Last action 2021-04-19$78,245
- Department of Defense4556994458!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-04-25$78,204
- Department of Defense4506075279!PEARS, FRcontract · Last action 2007-11-05$77,296
- Department of Defense4556342444!APPLES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-02-21$76,176
- Department of Defense4506305799!APPLES, Gcontract · Last action 2007-12-04$74,014
- Department of Defense4505975179!TANGERINEcontract · Last action 2007-10-22$73,818
- Department of Defense4523638840~4523638838PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2013-02-07$72,564
- Department of Defense4568623954!STRAWBERRIEScontract · Last action 2025-06-24$69,968
- Department of Defense4553479857!BLUEBERRIES FRcontract · Last action 2021-05-10$69,647
- Department of Defense4506781482!KIWIFRUITcontract · Last action 2008-02-04$67,176
- Department of Defense4523568903~4523568900PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2013-01-31$65,005
- Department of Defense4557073826!STRAWBERRIES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-05-02$64,757
- Department of Defense4558593629!PEARS, FRESH,contract · Last action 2022-09-26$64,160
- Department of Defense4507700274!STRAWBERRcontract · Last action 2008-05-19$63,708
- Department of Defense4553565579!PEACHES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-05-17$60,850
- Department of Defense4552582271!APPLES, GALA, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-02-22$60,349
- Department of Defense4552582319!POTATOES, FRESH,contract · Last action 2021-02-22$59,652
- Department of Defense4523201780~4523201757PRODUCE SCHOOLScontract · Last action 2012-12-14$59,164
- Department of Defense4549907210!BLUEBERRIES FRcontract · Last action 2020-05-11$56,808
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311991 - PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-04 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-08 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SWANQUARTER PRODUCE PACKING AND SALES LLCSWANQUARTER — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, 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 FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC. operates in the fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.92 compared to an industry average of 3.4.