Establishment profile
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.
15855 NC HIGHWAY 87 WEST, TAR HEEL, NC, 28392
561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services
Summary
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $14,420 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 156 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $14,420 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $4,410 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 95.129(01) | 1 | 1 | $4,410 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A05 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 D02 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV A | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 5616 within NC. Peer group: 156 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, 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. 4 citations · 1S&S · 4 contractor · $462 proposed / $462 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8728243 | Greystone Vance, NC contractor: U.S. Security Associates, Inc | May 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8728251 | Greystone Vance, NC contractor: U.S. Security Associates, Inc | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8728250 | Greystone Vance, NC contractor: U.S. Security Associates, Inc | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8725496 | Greystone Vance, NC contractor: U.S. Security Associates, Inc | Oct 2012 | — | Yes | 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-06 | Complaint | 11 | 7 | $14,420 | |
| 2014-06-24 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $14,420 in total penalties.
- How does US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC. operates in the security guards and patrol services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.