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Manufacturing · Conley, GA

Southern Auto Electric, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Auto Electric, INC. ranks #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty87% serious
$20,500
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Auto Electric, INC. in Conley, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Auto Electric, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Warwick Machine & Tool Company, INC. in Landisville, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,500 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#17,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Auto Electric, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Auto Electric, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,500 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Auto Electric, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.317.432.547.662.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIRACAPO PIZZA COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32B & B LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60TRI-STATE ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COLLEEN & HERB ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9USA HARNESS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELEVATOR DOORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROSS TRAILERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATI FOIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41USS POSCO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOUSEHOLD METALS INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUPERIOR CONCRETE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EMPIRE CHEESE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERSEN USA PTT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL GRANITE AND MARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HANDY BUTTON MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DUO FORM ACQUISITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANIFOLD & PHALOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22WEBSTER COMBUSTION T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Southern Auto Electr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Southern Auto Electric, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Southern Auto Electric, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Southern Auto Electric, INC. is the #8,243 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,500).

How Southern Auto Electric, INC. Compares

Southern Auto Electric, INC.'s 7.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-01-30

Last Inspection

2021-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $10,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$33,926

Current Penalty Amount

$20,500

Penalty Reduction

39.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,426 from the initial assessment of $33,926. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southern Auto Electric, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Auto Electric, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $20,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Auto Electric, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,500 here).

Illinois Tool Works INC. $20,500 OH Warwick Machine & Tool Company, INC. $20,500 PA Eaton Corporation $20,500 IA Performance Castings, INC. $20,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods 2 insp. Gurnee, IL B & B Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Jamesville, NY Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 insp. Ashland, PA Colleen & Herb Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Fremont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Illinois Tool Works INC.
Solon, OH
4 inspections $20,500
Warwick Machine & Tool Company, INC.
Landisville, PA
3 inspections $20,500
Eaton Corporation
Belmond, IA
3 inspections $20,500
Performance Castings, INC.
Erie, PA
2 inspections $20,500
Bristol Seafood INC.
Portland, ME
3 inspections $20,496

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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 Southern Auto Electric, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Auto Electric, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Southern Auto Electric, INC. have? ▼
Southern Auto Electric, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Auto Electric, INC. had? ▼
Southern Auto Electric, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-30 and the most recent on 2021-02-03. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Auto Electric, INC.? ▼
Southern Auto Electric, INC. has been assessed $20,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,926 (a 39.6% reduction).
Does Southern Auto Electric, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Auto Electric, INC. has 13 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 Southern Auto Electric, INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Auto Electric, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Auto Electric, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Auto Electric, INC. ranks #17,019 (the top quarter 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 Southern Auto Electric, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Auto Electric, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Warwick Machine & Tool Company, INC. in Landisville, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,500 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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