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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Leesburg, GA

Great Southern Peanut, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Southern Peanut, LLC ranks #705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 82 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious
$173,286
OSHA penalties
82
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Southern Peanut, LLC in Leesburg, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 82 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $173,286. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Southern Peanut, LLC 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 82 violations, averaging 16.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 48 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Untiedt's Vegetable Farm, Inc. in Waverly, MN is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.4
violations per inspection
58.5%
of violations were serious
#705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 82 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (16.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Southern Peanut, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Southern Peanut, LLC runs far above peers (50.2x 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

$173,286 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($173,286) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $173,286 $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Southern Peanut, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0021.543.064.586.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ & J FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC S OTSELIC FIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SUIZA DAIRY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LAURANCE BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MUNGER FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2USDA, NATURAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CRYSTAL VIEW RASPBER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3FLURESH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22THOMSEN ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16BELK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PLANTERS GIN COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ANDERSON LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4DAVID R MAIER & SUSA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19PINE CREEK LOGGING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10RADER FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5HUNDAL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6STATELINE FARMS INC …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2LANDMARK SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1REHBEL INDUSTRIES IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21Great Southern Peanu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 82
Great Southern Peanut, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 82 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Great Southern Peanut, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Great Southern Peanut, LLC sits at penalty rank #3 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($173,286 assessed).

How Great Southern Peanut, LLC Compares

Great Southern Peanut, LLC's 16.40 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (50.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-09-18

Last Inspection

2018-03-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,657

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 16.4 violations per visit. That's $34,657 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

48

Serious

58.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

27

Repeat

32.9% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

8.5% 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

$515,015

Current Penalty Amount

$173,286

Penalty Reduction

66.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $341,729 from the initial assessment of $515,015. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Great Southern Peanut, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Southern Peanut, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.4
Violations 82 2.4
Total Penalty $173,286 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,657 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Southern Peanut, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($173,286 here).

WM. Bolthouse Farms, INC. $201,935 CA Prospect Ranch LLC $132,406 CO Central Valley Eggs LLC $132,200 CA Monterey Mushrooms, INC. $116,703 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

J & J Farms INC 5 insp. Lynden, WA Nysdec S Otselic Fish Culture Station 5 insp. South Otselic, NY Suiza Dairy Corporation 5 insp. San Juan, PR Laurance Brothers INC 5 insp. Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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2 inspections $75,000
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Waverly, MN
0 inspections $0
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Silverton, OR
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 Great Southern Peanut, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Southern Peanut, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 82 violations across 5 inspections, including 48 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Southern Peanut, LLC have? ▼
Great Southern Peanut, LLC has 82 OSHA violations on record, including 48 serious, 0 willful, and 27 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $173,286.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Southern Peanut, LLC had? ▼
Great Southern Peanut, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-18 and the most recent on 2018-03-13. This averages 16.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Southern Peanut, LLC? ▼
Great Southern Peanut, LLC has been assessed $173,286 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $515,015 (a 66.4% reduction).
Does Great Southern Peanut, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Southern Peanut, LLC has 48 serious violations, and 27 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 Great Southern Peanut, LLC operate in? ▼
Great Southern Peanut, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Southern Peanut, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Southern Peanut, LLC ranks #705 (the top 1% 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 Great Southern Peanut, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Southern Peanut, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $173,286 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (50.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Untiedt's Vegetable Farm, Inc. in Waverly, MN is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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