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Transportation & Warehousing · Dalton, GA

New South Distribution INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New South Distribution INC. ranks #23,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$15,600
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

New South Distribution INC. in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New South Distribution INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Parking Lot Maintenance Systems, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#23,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New South Distribution INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New South Distribution INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$15,600 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New South Distribution INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOUBLE D EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FST LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOODWILL OF DELAWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEOLIS COMMUTER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A. DUIE PYLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE DIEZ GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOTAL AIRPORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBENEZER RAILCAR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DGA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SJTA - PLEASANTVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASS PRO SHOP CABELAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHLAND SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DON GLEAVE TERMINAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KICKERT SCHOOL BUS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAL GLOBAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARRETT DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2New South Distributi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
New South Distribution INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

New South Distribution INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, New South Distribution INC. sits at penalty rank #1,044 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($15,600 assessed).

How New South Distribution INC. Compares

New South Distribution INC.'s 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-17

Last Inspection

2013-08-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $7,800 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$31,200

Current Penalty Amount

$15,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,600 from the initial assessment of $31,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How New South Distribution INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New South Distribution INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $15,600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,800 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,600 here).

BYRD Transportation, INC. $15,600 MS Amentum Services, INC. $15,670 WA Carlyle Van Lines, INC. $15,680 MO Citi Trends, INC. - Distribution Center $15,520 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

World Class Distribution INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX Double D Express, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, IL FST Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Grove City, OH Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County-Recycling Center New Castle 2 insp. New Castle, DE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

BYRD Transportation, INC.
Fernwood, MS
2 inspections $15,600
Parking Lot Maintenance Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Mendez Trucking
King City, CA
0 inspections $0
Ambulance Service, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Favorite Foods INC.
Somersworth, NH
2 inspections $13,860

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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 New South Distribution INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New South Distribution INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New South Distribution INC. have? ▼
New South Distribution INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,600.
How many OSHA inspections has New South Distribution INC. had? ▼
New South Distribution INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-17 and the most recent on 2013-08-27. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New South Distribution INC.? ▼
New South Distribution INC. has been assessed $15,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does New South Distribution INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New South Distribution INC. has 11 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 New South Distribution INC. operate in? ▼
New South Distribution INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484230). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New South Distribution INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New South Distribution INC. ranks #23,156 (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 New South Distribution INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New South Distribution INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,600 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parking Lot Maintenance Systems, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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