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Wholesale Trade · Batesville, MS

Southern Beverage CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Beverage CO. INC. ranks #70,282 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,754
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,282
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Beverage CO. INC. in Batesville, MS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,754. 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 Beverage CO. INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,282 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Power Sport Warehouse INC in San Juan, PR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#70,282
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 Southern Beverage CO. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Beverage CO. INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,754 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Beverage CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANUA'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNITED ALLOYS AND ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5O'BRYAN BARREL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SEAQUAY ARCHITECTURA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LATITUDE 23.5 COFFEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11STEEL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NIDI TEC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CARSTIN BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NDI OFFICE FURNITURE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEEKS FOOD CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18HERITAGE TILE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17FRANKLIN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FIELD FRESH FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MARKET GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THREE D METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SORIANO ROOFING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LABOR FINDERS OF TEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ANTHONY FARMERS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VIM RECYCLERS LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Southern Beverage CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Southern Beverage CO. INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade 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 Beverage CO. INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Southern Beverage CO. INC. is the #3,333 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,754).

How Southern Beverage CO. INC. Compares

Southern Beverage CO. INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-09-11

Last Inspection

2015-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$918

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $918 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,590

Current Penalty Amount

$2,754

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,836 from the initial assessment of $4,590. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Beverage CO. INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Beverage CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $2,754 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $918 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Beverage CO. INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,754 here).

Soyko International INC $2,756 MN Ginop Sales INC $2,750 MI Power Sport Warehouse INC $2,750 PR Culta, LLC $2,750 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Manua's, INC. 3 insp. Pago Pago, AS United Alloys and Metals, INC. 3 insp. Columbus, OH O'bryan Barrel 3 insp. Evansville, IN Seaquay Architectural Millwork Corporation 3 insp. Norristown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Young Wholesale Tire
Searcy, AR
0 inspections $0
Soyko International INC
Gary, MN
2 inspections $2,756
Ginop Sales INC
Alanson, MI
2 inspections $2,750
Power Sport Warehouse INC
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $2,750
Culta, LLC
Cambridge, MD
2 inspections $2,750

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What to do with this record

Use Southern Beverage CO. INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Beverage CO. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Beverage CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Beverage CO. INC. have? ▼
Southern Beverage CO. INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,754.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Beverage CO. INC. had? ▼
Southern Beverage CO. INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-11 and the most recent on 2015-01-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Beverage CO. INC.? ▼
Southern Beverage CO. INC. has been assessed $2,754 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,590 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Southern Beverage CO. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Beverage CO. INC. 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 Southern Beverage CO. INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Beverage CO. INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Beverage CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Beverage CO. INC. ranks #70,282 (the lower 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 Southern Beverage CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Beverage CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,754 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Power Sport Warehouse INC in San Juan, PR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,750 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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