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Wholesale Trade · Baton Rouge, LA

Premier South LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Premier South LLC ranks #871 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty70% serious
$153,697
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#871
of 99,447 penalized employers

Premier South LLC in Baton Rouge, LA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $153,697. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Premier South LLC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #871 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9) in South Portland, ME is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#871
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Premier South LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Premier South LLC runs far above peers (16.9x 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

$153,697 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($153,697) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $153,697 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Premier South LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.314.929.544.158.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOSKOVICH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO INTERMOUNTAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SPIRIT & SANZONE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28LANE STEEL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CORCO CHEMICAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EAST COAST STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56BARTON LEASING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ENGENDREN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3A-1 PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TOTALL METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HILL PHOENIX, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CHARLIES PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEASTERN FOOD ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10EREVIVAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17COMFORT RESEARCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Premier South LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10
Premier South LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations 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.

Premier South LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Premier South LLC ranks #31 at $153,697 current penalty.

How Premier South LLC Compares

Premier South LLC's 2.00 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 far above peers (16.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-07-26

Last Inspection

2022-02-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,739

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $30,739 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$178,937

Current Penalty Amount

$153,697

Penalty Reduction

14.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,240 from the initial assessment of $178,937. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Premier South LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Premier South LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $153,697 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,739 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Premier South LLC, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($153,697 here).

Scrap Masters, INC. $152,710 GA Shooters World, LLC $155,503 FL East Coast Steel, INC. $155,603 NJ Prologix Distribution Services (East), LLC $156,800 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Boskovich Farms, INC. 5 insp. Oxnard, CA Sysco Intermountain, INC. 5 insp. West Jordan, UT Spirit & Sanzone Distributors CO., INC. 5 insp. East Syracuse, NY Lane Steel CO., INC. 5 insp. MC Kees Rocks, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.
Thorofare, NJ
2 inspections $6,076
Scrap Masters, INC.
Toccoa, GA
7 inspections $152,710
F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9)
South Portland, ME
0 inspections $0
Shooters World, LLC
Tampa, FL
8 inspections $155,503
East Coast Steel, INC.
Sewell, NJ
5 inspections $155,603

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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 Premier South LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Premier South LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Premier South LLC have? ▼
Premier South LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $153,697.
How many OSHA inspections has Premier South LLC had? ▼
Premier South LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-26 and the most recent on 2022-02-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Premier South LLC? ▼
Premier South LLC has been assessed $153,697 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $178,937 (a 14.1% reduction).
Does Premier South LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Premier South LLC has 7 serious violations, and 2 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 Premier South LLC operate in? ▼
Premier South LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423330). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Premier South LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Premier South LLC ranks #871 (the top 1% 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 Premier South LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Premier South LLC's total OSHA penalty of $153,697 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (16.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9) in South Portland, ME is a similar wholesale trade 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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