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Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. ranks #49,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$6,138
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,138. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ryans Rustic Railings & Furniture INC in Orr, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,138 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#49,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,138 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FORBO FLOORING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PEKING NOODLE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRICE RUBBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SMITH-BLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APPIAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TANNER TIMBER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVONIK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPER MIX OF WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HOHMANN & BARNARD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5H & M PLATING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INFICON EDC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MIAMI TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL VINYL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19A & R PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROFILE FOOD INGREDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Barnes Drug Stores o…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. is the #21,136 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,138).

How Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. Compares

Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-08

Last Inspection

2020-07-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,069

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,069 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,410

Current Penalty Amount

$6,138

Penalty Reduction

41.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,272 from the initial assessment of $10,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $6,138 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,069 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,138 here).

Ryans Rustic Railings & Furniture INC $6,138 MN Thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company, LLC $6,139 IL Aero Components, INC. $6,136 OK Precision Foods, INC. $6,135 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Price Rubber CORP. 2 insp. Montgomery, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ryans Rustic Railings & Furniture INC
Orr, MN
2 inspections $6,138
Chapman Enterprises, Inc.
Greenville, SC
0 inspections $0
Aero Components, INC.
Oklahoma City, OK
3 inspections $6,136
Precision Foods, INC.
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $6,135
Dura-Tech Processes, INC.
Mansfield, TX
3 inspections $6,141

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. have? ▼
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,138.
How many OSHA inspections has Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. had? ▼
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-08 and the most recent on 2020-07-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.? ▼
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. has been assessed $6,138 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,410 (a 41.0% reduction).
Does Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. operate in? ▼
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC. ranks #49,414 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,138 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ryans Rustic Railings & Furniture INC in Orr, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,138 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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