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Wholesale Trade · Smithville, GA

McCleskey Mills, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McCleskey Mills, INC. ranks #75,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,142
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

McCleskey Mills, INC. in Smithville, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,142. 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 McCleskey Mills, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $192 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Green Thumb Industries in Danville, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,332 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#75,116
of 99,447 penalized employers
$192
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $192 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($192 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How McCleskey Mills, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McCleskey Mills, INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$2,142 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McCleskey Mills, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODLAND FOODS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RECOMMERCE412 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MORE BAKERY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ZINUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLYMPIC STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS SUPPLY COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FINER SCRAP PROCESSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICKSON MARBLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SUPERIOR HARDWOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL CONTAINERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR STEEL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DAURIO AUTO TRUCK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SHELTON'S PALLET COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LANDA NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONGACRE RACING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL MACHINERY SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M & K CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2McCleskey Mills, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
McCleskey Mills, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

McCleskey Mills, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, McCleskey Mills, INC. ranks #3,540 at $2,142 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, McCleskey Mills, INC. ranks #1,586 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($192).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,142 OSHA penalties plus $192 WHD back wages (8.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How McCleskey Mills, INC. Compares

McCleskey Mills, INC.'s 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-23

Last Inspection

2012-02-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,071

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,071 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,570

Current Penalty Amount

$2,142

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,334

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,428 from the initial assessment of $3,570. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$192
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$192
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$192

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that McCleskey Mills, INC. owed $192 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How McCleskey Mills, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McCleskey Mills, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $2,142 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,071 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,142 here).

RMC Distributing $2,142 CO MW Group, INC. $2,138 IL Rust Bullet, LLC $2,148 NV Keller Grain & Feed INC. $2,150 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Woodland Foods, LTD. 2 insp. Waukegan, IL Recommerce412 LLC 2 insp. Warren, OH More Bakery, INC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Zinus, INC. 2 insp. San Leandro, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tacoma Metals, Inc.
Tacoma, WA
0 inspections $0
Seafood Wholesalers Ltd
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Green Thumb Industries
Danville, PA
2 inspections $2,332
Boone Dominion Process Company
Boones Mill, VA
2 inspections $2,332
AM Recycling
Compton, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use McCleskey Mills, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare McCleskey Mills, INC. against Tacoma Metals, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether McCleskey Mills, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • McCleskey Mills, INC. also carries $192 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 McCleskey Mills, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McCleskey Mills, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McCleskey Mills, INC. have? ▼
McCleskey Mills, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,142.
How many OSHA inspections has McCleskey Mills, INC. had? ▼
McCleskey Mills, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-23 and the most recent on 2012-02-29. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McCleskey Mills, INC.? ▼
McCleskey Mills, INC. has been assessed $2,142 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,570 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $192 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does McCleskey Mills, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McCleskey Mills, INC. has 1 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 McCleskey Mills, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against McCleskey Mills, INC., resulting in $192 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does McCleskey Mills, INC. operate in? ▼
McCleskey Mills, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424590). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if McCleskey Mills, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe McCleskey Mills, 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 $192 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does McCleskey Mills, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McCleskey Mills, INC. ranks #75,116 (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 McCleskey Mills, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McCleskey Mills, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,142 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Green Thumb Industries in Danville, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,332 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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