North Carolina’s OSH Division Earns High Marks in 2024 Federal OSHA Evaluation
The FY 2024 FAME report highlights major reductions in workplace fatalities and strong enforcement performance by North Carolina’s Occupational Safety and Health Division.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 24, 2025
The N.C. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division has received strong marks in the FY 2024 Federal Annual Monitoring Evaluation (FAME) Report, highlighting the state’s continued success in protecting worker safety across industries.
The annual report, issued by federal OSHA, evaluates how well state-run occupational safety and health programs meet federal standards. North Carolina is one of just 22 states with an OSHA-approved State Plan.
The 2024 FAME report cites significant achievements by NCDOL’s OSH Division, including:
- A 33% reduction in workplace fatalities, dropping from 72 in FY 2023 to 48 in FY 2024
- Injury and illness rates 19% lower than the national private-sector average
- 1,675 inspections completed, reaching 98.5% of the annual target
- A penalty retention rate of 84.44%, well above the national average
- Launch of a new Heat Illness Prevention Campaign, which included bilingual outreach efforts and 190 related inspections
“This report reflects the dedication of our OSH staff across the state to keep North Carolina workers safe,” said Labor Commissioner Luke Farley. “North Carolina remains one of just 22 states with an OSHA-approved State Plan. This recognition affirms our continued commitment to worker safety and validates the department’s common-sense approach to regulation.”
From construction zones to healthcare facilities, the OSH Division continues to combine proactive enforcement with targeted outreach and data-driven oversight to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across the state.
Read the full report here: North Carolina FAME Reports | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Stasia DeMarco is the Content Editor for OH&S.