Manufacturing · Conyers, GA

Golden State Foods CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden State Foods CORP. ranks #4,753 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$52,648
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#4,753
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden State Foods CORP. in Conyers, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,648. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden State Foods CORP. 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,753 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, magniX USA in Everett, WA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#4,753
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Golden State Foods CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Golden State Foods CORP. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$52,648 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Golden State Foods CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0218.53551.568OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKENMORE ENVELOPE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN APPAREL (US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15FRESH UNLIMITED, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MONSCHEIN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PEERLESS-PREMIER APP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16JBT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8FANTINI BAKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC ETHANOL STOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17KRUGER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PEAK STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13AES INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FLORENCE HARDWOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 65GRAND RAPIDS PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 63OLEIN RECOVERY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17R.J. NOBLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17GATEWAY EXTRUSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19YELLOWSTONE PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24RP BAKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Golden State Foods C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Golden State Foods CORP. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Golden State Foods CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Golden State Foods CORP. ranks #2,421 at $52,648 current penalty.

How Golden State Foods CORP. Compares

Golden State Foods CORP.'s 2.40 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-03-01

Last Inspection

2019-02-19

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $10,530 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

3

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

$138,724

Current Penalty Amount

$52,648

Penalty Reduction

62.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $86,076 from the initial assessment of $138,724. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Golden State Foods CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden State Foods CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $52,648 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,530 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden State Foods CORP., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Golden State Foods CORP. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Golden State Foods CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Golden State Foods CORP. have?
Golden State Foods CORP. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,648.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden State Foods CORP. had?
Golden State Foods CORP. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-01 and the most recent on 2019-02-19. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden State Foods CORP.?
Golden State Foods CORP. has been assessed $52,648 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $138,724 (a 62.0% reduction).
Does Golden State Foods CORP. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Golden State Foods CORP. has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Golden State Foods CORP. operate in?
Golden State Foods CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311941). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Golden State Foods CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden State Foods CORP. ranks #4,753 (the top 5% 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 Golden State Foods CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Golden State Foods CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,648 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, magniX USA in Everett, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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