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Accommodation & Food Services · Fairburn, GA

Shane's Rib Shack

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shane's Rib Shack ranks #44,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,293
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shane's Rib Shack in Fairburn, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,293. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shane's Rib Shack 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Subway in Moundville, AL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#44,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 Shane's Rib Shack compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shane's Rib Shack runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$7,293 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shane's Rib Shack.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFIC BAY HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VAIL RESORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GATEWAY MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEE'S SANDWICH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG FIN SEAFOOD KITC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STEVE DECLERCK ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRUSTER'S REAL ICE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESNO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DURAND HOSPITALITY I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST WESTERN ALDERWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GUESTHOUSE INN YAKIMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHARAK SHOEMAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VANDENBERG LODGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALLIE LEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LUCKYS STEAKHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RI SMITH CHICKEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GUAM REEF HOTEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SO KONG DONG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GLAD HAWAII CO LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Shane's Rib Shack, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Shane's Rib Shack has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shane's Rib Shack in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Shane's Rib Shack is the #603 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($7,293).

How Shane's Rib Shack Compares

Shane's Rib Shack's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-29

Last Inspection

2017-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,647

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,647 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

1

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

$13,121

Current Penalty Amount

$7,293

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,828 from the initial assessment of $13,121. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Shane's Rib Shack compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shane's Rib Shack Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $7,293 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,647 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shane's Rib Shack, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,293 here).

Wharf on Johnson's Bay $7,280 ME Western Village Inn & Casino $7,310 NV Encanto Restaurants, INC $7,268 PR Monsarrat Planning LLC $7,335 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pacific Bay Hotel 2 insp. Tamuning, GU Vail Resorts 2 insp. Breckenridge, CO Gateway Management Company, LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Lee's Sandwich 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sandi's Diner
Corpus Christi, TX
0 inspections $0
Xing's Kitchen
Sugar Land, TX
0 inspections $0
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Searcy, AR
0 inspections $0
Sizzler Restaurant San Juan Bay
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Subway
Moundville, AL
0 inspections $0

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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 Shane's Rib Shack safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shane's Rib Shack's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shane's Rib Shack have? ▼
Shane's Rib Shack has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,293.
How many OSHA inspections has Shane's Rib Shack had? ▼
Shane's Rib Shack has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-29 and the most recent on 2017-03-10. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shane's Rib Shack? ▼
Shane's Rib Shack has been assessed $7,293 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,121 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does Shane's Rib Shack have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shane's Rib Shack has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 Shane's Rib Shack operate in? ▼
Shane's Rib Shack operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shane's Rib Shack rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shane's Rib Shack ranks #44,205 (the upper 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 Shane's Rib Shack's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shane's Rib Shack's total OSHA penalty of $7,293 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Subway in Moundville, AL is a similar accommodation & food services 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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