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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Hazlehurst, GA

South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC ranks #31,572 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,312
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,572
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC in Hazlehurst, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,312. 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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,572 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 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, Davis Tree Farm and Nursery in Valley City, OH is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,572
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$11,312 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARAGON PERSONNEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOCUS PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GLORIANN FARMS,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 103 BRAND CATTLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC AVENUE GROWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLOUD NIRVANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NB FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAMMA FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PV FARMING OPERATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBIA BASIN NURSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHAVEZ FARM LABOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASSOCIATED FEED & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GARBER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BEAVER CREEK FARM OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERIC WILEY & RHONDA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAWSON LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0South Georgia Cotton…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC ranks #524 at $11,312 current penalty.

How South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC Compares

South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC's 1.00 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-26

Last Inspection

2022-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,656

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,656 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$18,853

Current Penalty Amount

$11,312

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,541 from the initial assessment of $18,853. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $11,312 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,656 $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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,312 here).

Auvil Fruit Company #2 $11,300 WA Schutter Seed Farm INC $11,292 MT Rocket Farms, INC. $11,350 CA Grimmway Enterprises, INC. $11,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paragon Personnel 2 insp. Lost Hills, CA Focus Partners LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Gloriann Farms,INC. 2 insp. Tracy, CA Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

E & S Farms
Woodburn, OR
0 inspections $0
Davis Tree Farm and Nursery
Valley City, OH
0 inspections $0
Auvil Fruit Company #2
Vantage, WA
3 inspections $11,300
Schutter Seed Farm INC
Manhattan, MT
2 inspections $11,292
AB Harvesting, LLC
Adams, WI
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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC have? ▼
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,312.
How many OSHA inspections has South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC had? ▼
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-26 and the most recent on 2022-10-20. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC? ▼
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC has been assessed $11,312 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,853 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC has 2 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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC operate in? ▼
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC ranks #31,572 (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 Georgia Cotton Gin LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,312 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Davis Tree Farm and Nursery in Valley City, OH 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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