Establishment profile
PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.
1530 NC HWY 306 S, AURORA, NC, 27806
325312 — Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Summary
PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $47,727 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 43rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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
40% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $47,727 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 9501.2901 | 2 | 1 | $12,600 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A01 | 1 | 1 | $19,250 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
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 3253 within NC. Peer group: 24 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
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 582 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 PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2006 | AMPUTATED,RAILROAD CAR,RAILROAD TRACK,STRUCK BY,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, 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 PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, 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. 100 citations · 74S&S · $260,304 proposed / $225,513 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8637565 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $45,000 | $30,000 |
| 6599005 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $33,400 | $13,609 |
| 8809134 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $13,268 | $13,268 |
| 9633521 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $6,620 | $6,620 |
| 6131751 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,961 | $5,961 |
| 6131750 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,961 | $5,961 |
| 9633650 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,699 | $5,699 |
| 9633649 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,699 | $5,699 |
| 9633648 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,699 | $5,699 |
| 8899542 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 8727775 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 3874542 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,940 | $3,940 |
| 9494661 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,871 | $3,871 |
| 9494659 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,871 | $3,871 |
| 9705207 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,820 | $3,820 |
| 8638975 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,784 | $3,784 |
| 8727841 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 9633523 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,546 | $3,546 |
| 8727774 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| 9633543 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| 9492043 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,241 | $3,241 |
| 8813528 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| 9498715 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,046 | $3,046 |
| 8580990 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 8580989 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 8580988 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 8899543 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 8899525 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 8546499 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,161 | $2,161 |
| 8631584 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,161 | $2,161 |
| 8810507 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8730800 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8792228 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 6132694 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 9638047 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| 9494658 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,166 | $1,166 |
| 9705202 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| 8729927 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8725605 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8727710 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8633881 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8638973 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8548245 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6596000 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6118089 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6118085 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6125572 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6132020 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 9633526 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,006 | $1,006 |
| 9633525 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,006 | $1,006 |
| 9335879 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 9335823 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $977 | $977 |
| 9423764 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $977 | $977 |
| 8813650 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 9498714 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $918 | $918 |
| 8730989 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8729817 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8810626 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 6516946 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8546494 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8631580 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8546493 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8546489 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 9633620 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $840 | $840 |
| 9633619 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $840 | $840 |
| 9633061 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $840 | $840 |
| 6127896 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2003 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $830 | $830 |
| 8731122 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899680 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899678 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899676 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8816444 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899598 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899587 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899586 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899035 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899544 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899541 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8731086 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8899524 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8813634 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 9494664 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $782 | $782 |
| 9494662 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $782 | $782 |
| 9494657 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $782 | $782 |
| 9705209 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $772 | $772 |
| 9705201 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $772 | $772 |
| 8792267 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8792264 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8727846 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8727843 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8727839 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8813527 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8719568 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jan 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 6131767 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Dec 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 9495094 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $666 | $666 |
| 8810661 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Mar 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8730857 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Nov 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8727845 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6131803 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $629 | $629 |
| 8728294 | Lee Creek Mine Beaufort, NC | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
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)
Company-level in NC — for PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 8 cases · 7 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-CA-023056 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022581 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Aug 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022129 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Feb 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021959 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021933 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Aug 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-RC-006696 | Representation election | Apr 2008 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021833 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021821 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PCS PHOSPHATE 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 PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-06-10 | Referral | 1 | — | $14,502 | |
| 2011-07-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-02-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-10-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-12-08 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $12,600 | |
| 2005-11-08 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-12 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $20,625 | |
| 1999-02-23 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in phosphatic fertilizer manufacturing within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY INCKINSTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- POTASH CORPAURORA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PCS PHOSPHATE 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 PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $47,727 in total penalties.
- How does PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC. operates in the phosphatic fertilizer manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.42 compared to an industry average of 1.5.