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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 has a concerning safety record: 82 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious
$173,286
OSHA penalties
82
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#696
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (50.5x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Great Southern Peanut, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Great Southern Peanut, LLC in Leesburg, GA includes 5 OSHA inspections and 82 violations, translating to 16.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 48 (58.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 27 (32.9%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $515,015 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $173,286 - a 66.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $34,657. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,429 per employer, this record runs far above peers (50.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-09-18 to 2018-03-13, a window of roughly 4 years.

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

$2,541

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 $2,541.

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 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Southern Peanut, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.3
Violations 82 2.3
Total Penalty $173,286 $3,429
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,657 $2,541
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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 6,046 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,157 total OSHA inspections and $20.73M in cumulative penalties.
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 $3,429 per employer (50.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.3 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.

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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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