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Southern Classic Food Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Classic Food Group ranks #2,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty73% serious
$85,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Classic Food Group in Brundidge, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $85,000. 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 Classic Food Group 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Xtreme Green Team in Jasper, GA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#2,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Classic Food Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Classic Food Group runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$85,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($85,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $85,000 $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 Classic Food Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.41521.628.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMTEK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ACTION ENGINEERING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GALPERTI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERCURY PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATG SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BORAL CONCRETE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARPS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCHULT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOOSTER PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAK-LITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL AMERICAN SPACE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GAMMA AEROSPACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AZTECA BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN PUZZLE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIN PAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VAL TECH HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WATSON MCDANIEL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11J. L. CLARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NVENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Southern Classic Foo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Southern Classic Food Group has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Classic Food Group in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Southern Classic Food Group is the #1,198 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($85,000).

How Southern Classic Food Group Compares

Southern Classic Food Group's 5.50 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-08

Last Inspection

2018-08-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$42,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $42,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

18.2% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$164,997

Current Penalty Amount

$85,000

Penalty Reduction

48.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $79,997 from the initial assessment of $164,997. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southern Classic Food Group compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Classic Food Group Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $85,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $42,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Classic Food Group, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($85,000 here).

Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC $85,000 IL Fairfield Processing Corporation $85,000 MO Lakeview Farms, LLC $85,007 OH Testori Interiors INC. $85,050 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simtek INC. 2 insp. Amityville, NY Action Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Tucker, GA Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Mercury Paper, INC. 2 insp. Strasburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $85,000
Fairfield Processing Corporation
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $85,000
Whitesell Corporation
Muscle Shoals, AL
2 inspections $85,000
Lakeview Farms, LLC
Delphos, OH
4 inspections $85,007
Xtreme Green Team
Jasper, GA
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 Southern Classic Food Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Classic Food Group's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Classic Food Group have? ▼
Southern Classic Food Group has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $85,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Classic Food Group had? ▼
Southern Classic Food Group has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-08 and the most recent on 2018-08-15. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Classic Food Group? ▼
Southern Classic Food Group has been assessed $85,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $164,997 (a 48.5% reduction).
Does Southern Classic Food Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Classic Food Group has 8 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Classic Food Group operate in? ▼
Southern Classic Food Group operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Classic Food Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Classic Food Group ranks #2,288 (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 Southern Classic Food Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Classic Food Group's total OSHA penalty of $85,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Xtreme Green Team in Jasper, GA is a similar manufacturing 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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