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Gulf States Canners INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gulf States Canners INC. ranks #62,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,885
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gulf States Canners INC. in Clinton, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gulf States Canners INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Indocarb Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,884 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#62,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gulf States Canners INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gulf States Canners INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,885 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Gulf States Canners INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GKN AEROSPACE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BCS MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN TESTING LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Gulf States Canners …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Gulf States Canners INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Gulf States Canners INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Gulf States Canners INC. sits at penalty rank #25,377 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,885 assessed).

How Gulf States Canners INC. Compares

Gulf States Canners INC.'s 4.00 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 well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-07

Last Inspection

2021-04-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,943

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,943 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$3,885

Current Penalty Amount

$3,885

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gulf States Canners INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gulf States Canners INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $3,885 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,943 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gulf States Canners INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,885 here).

Code Plus Components, LLC $3,885 WV Indocarb Corporation $3,884 PA Royal Oak Enterprises LLC $3,887 TN Swaby Manufacturing Company $3,887 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Marshall, MI Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA Glidewell Laboratories 2 insp. Irvine, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Code Plus Components, LLC
Martinsburg, WV
2 inspections $3,885
Service Doctor
Chantilly, VA
0 inspections $0
Indocarb Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $3,884
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
Monterey, TN
3 inspections $3,887
Swaby Manufacturing Company
Deer Park, TX
3 inspections $3,887

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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 Gulf States Canners INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gulf States Canners INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Gulf States Canners INC. have? ▼
Gulf States Canners INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Gulf States Canners INC. had? ▼
Gulf States Canners INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-07 and the most recent on 2021-04-26. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gulf States Canners INC.? ▼
Gulf States Canners INC. has been assessed $3,885 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gulf States Canners INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gulf States Canners INC. has 6 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 Gulf States Canners INC. operate in? ▼
Gulf States Canners INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gulf States Canners INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gulf States Canners INC. ranks #62,266 (the lower 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 Gulf States Canners INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gulf States Canners INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,885 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, Indocarb Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,884 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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