Manufacturing · Jacksonville, FL

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. ranks #3,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$67,041
OSHA penalties: 34
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #3,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. in Jacksonville, FL has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,041. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. 11 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arcelormittal Georgetown INC in Georgetown, SC is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $67,011 in current penalties.

3.1
violations per inspection: 70.6%
of violations were serious: #3,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 45/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (3.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Shaw's Southern Belle …

$67,041
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$67,041 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC..

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. is the #1,709 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($67,041).

How Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. Compares

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.'s 3.09 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-11-16

Last Inspection

2025-04-28

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,095

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 14 years, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. That's $6,095 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

70.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$121,050

Current Penalty Amount

$67,041

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,009 from the initial assessment of $121,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	34	8.0
Total Penalty	$67,041	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,095	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,041 here).

Arcelormittal Georgetown INC $67,011 SC King Kutter, INC. $67,077 AL Universal Stamping INC $67,000 MI Dixie Industrial Finishing CO., INC. $67,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC 11 insp. Battle Creek, MI Sierra Pacific Industries 11 insp. Lincoln, CA Millercoors LLC 11 insp. Golden, CO Gallo Glass Company 11 insp. Modesto, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Strong Structural Steel, LTD

Pharr, TX

1 inspections $23,282

Johnson Controls

Norman, OK

1 inspections $7,344

Arcelormittal Georgetown INC

Georgetown, SC

7 inspections $67,011

King Kutter, INC.

Winfield, AL

5 inspections $67,077

Universal Stamping INC

Benton Harbor, MI

8 inspections $67,000

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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 Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 11 inspections, including 24 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 Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. have? ▼

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,041.

How many OSHA inspections has Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. had? ▼

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-16 and the most recent on 2025-04-28. This averages 3.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.? ▼

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. has been assessed $67,041 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $121,050 (a 44.6% reduction).

Does Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. has 24 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 Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. operate in? ▼

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC. ranks #3,317 (the top 5% 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 Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $67,041 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arcelormittal Georgetown INC in Georgetown, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $67,011 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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