Manufacturing · Gainesville, GA

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. ranks #16,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,600
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #16,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. in Gainesville, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,600. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $120,679 in back wages owed to 748 affected workers. For comparison, Ajin USA in Cusseta, AL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,150 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #16,930
of 99,447 penalized employers: $120,679
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 33/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $121K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($121K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.

$20,600
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,600 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Mar-Jac Poultry, INC..

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,205 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,600 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. at rank #241 of 4,429 employers ($120,679 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $20,600 OSHA penalties plus $120,679 WHD back wages (85.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. Compares

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.'s 1.75 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-08

Last Inspection

2021-10-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $5,150 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$37,000

Current Penalty Amount

$20,600

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$141,279

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,400 from the initial assessment of $37,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$120,679

Employees Affected

748

WHD Violations

749

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$161

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$120,679

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. owed $120,679 in back wages to 748 employees across 1 case and 749 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: Manufacturing

How Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,600	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,150	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mar-Jac Poultry, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,600 here).

Vee Dennis Manufacturing CO. $20,600 NJ Foley Products Company $20,600 TN T & J Industries, INC. $20,600 SD Judy Fencecraft, INC. $20,595 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Jarosz Welding CO. INC. 4 insp. Hartford, CT Premier Pacific Seafoods, INC. 4 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Wooden Pallets, LTD. 4 insp. Silsbee, TX Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC 4 insp. Oberlin, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Automated Conveyor Systems INC.

Lynchburg, VA

3 inspections $141,250

Derby Gold Pine Shavings Company

Williston, FL

5 inspections $141,201

Craft Machine Works, INC

Hampton, VA

12 inspections $141,150

3 inspections $10,150

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What to do with this record

Use Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. also carries $120,679 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. have? ▼

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. had? ▼

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-08 and the most recent on 2021-10-20. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.? ▼

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. has been assessed $20,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,000 (a 44.3% reduction). Additionally, $120,679 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mar-Jac Poultry, 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.

Has Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mar-Jac Poultry, INC., resulting in $120,679 in back wages owed to 748 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. operate in? ▼

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. 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 $120,679 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. ranks #16,930 (the top quarter 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 Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ajin USA in Cusseta, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,150 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.