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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Springfield, TN

South Central Growers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Central Growers INC ranks #30,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$11,675
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Central Growers INC in Springfield, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Central Growers INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frank James Fichera Farm in Salem, NJ is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#30,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South Central Growers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows South Central Growers INC runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$11,675 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is South Central Growers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGROVE SERVICES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVIDENCE DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAL CENTRAL HARVESTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOHINDER S. THIARA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALSH VINEYARDS MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARKER LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AVITAS LLC DBA EMERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JA FARM LABOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JIMMY D NELMS LOGGIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE LUIS RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TORO NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUGHSON NUT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILK SPECIALTIES COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAROLD HUGH OLIVER L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONY MEIRINHO & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAMIE O'BRIEN DBA AZ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PREMIUM EMPLOYMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIKE REYNOLDS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEOPOLDO'S FARM SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1South Central Grower…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
South Central Growers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

South Central Growers INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: South Central Growers INC is the #509 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($11,675).

How South Central Growers INC Compares

South Central Growers INC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-12

Last Inspection

2015-10-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,838 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$11,675

Current Penalty Amount

$11,675

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How South Central Growers INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Central Growers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $11,675 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,838 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Central Growers INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,675 here).

Petrocco Farms, INC. $11,701 CO Merry-Water Farms, INC. $11,592 WI Syar Industries INC $11,770 CA Superior Cattle Feeders LLC $11,570 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grove Services, INC. of Miami 2 insp. Homestead, FL Providence Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Climax, GA Cal Central Harvesting, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Mohinder S. Thiara 2 insp. Wheatland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Petrocco Farms, INC.
Brighton, CO
2 inspections $11,701
J & D Planting
Sardis, MS
0 inspections $0
Glossy Fruit Farms, Inc.
Hammonton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Frank James Fichera Farm
Salem, NJ
0 inspections $0
Blues Brothers Farm
Hammonton, NJ
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 South Central Growers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Central Growers INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does South Central Growers INC have? ▼
South Central Growers INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,675.
How many OSHA inspections has South Central Growers INC had? ▼
South Central Growers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-12 and the most recent on 2015-10-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Central Growers INC? ▼
South Central Growers INC has been assessed $11,675 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Central Growers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Central Growers INC has 4 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 South Central Growers INC operate in? ▼
South Central Growers INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111421). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does South Central Growers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Central Growers INC ranks #30,717 (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 South Central Growers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Central Growers INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,675 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frank James Fichera Farm in Salem, NJ is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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