Wholesale Trade · Decatur, AL

Gemstone Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gemstone Foods, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $70,430
Back wages owed

Gemstone Foods, LLC in Decatur, AL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $70,430 in back wages owed to 598 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gemstone Foods, LLC once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $70,430 in back wages owed to 598 affected workers. For comparison, Pacific Produce in Las Vegas, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $70,430
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Gemstone Foods, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Gemstone Foods, LLC in Decatur, AL shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Gemstone Foods, LLC to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,023 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $70,430 in back wages owed to 598 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-30 to 2018-10-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-10-30

Last Inspection

2018-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$70,430

Employees Affected

598

WHD Violations

619

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$118

Avg Back Wages per Case

$23,477

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Gemstone Foods, LLC owed $70,430 in back wages to 598 employees across 3 cases and 619 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Gemstone Foods, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Gemstone Foods, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.9
Violations	0	5.4
Total Penalty	$0	$9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$4,678

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemstone Foods, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Gemstone Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Gemstone Foods, LLC have? ▼

Gemstone Foods, LLC has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Gemstone Foods, LLC had? ▼

Gemstone Foods, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-30 and the most recent on 2018-10-30. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Gemstone Foods, LLC? ▼

Gemstone Foods, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $70,430 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Gemstone Foods, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Gemstone Foods, LLC, resulting in $70,430 in back wages owed to 598 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Gemstone Foods, LLC operate in? ▼

Gemstone Foods, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Gemstone Foods, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Gemstone Foods, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $70,430 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.

How does Gemstone Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Gemstone Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Produce in Las Vegas, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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