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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Denver, CO

Southern Foods Group, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Foods Group, LLC ranks #49,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$6,170
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Foods Group, LLC in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,170. 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 Foods Group, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Automated Harvesting, LLC in Salinas, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#49,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Foods Group, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southern Foods Group, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$6,170 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Foods Group, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERDUE FARMS INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KERN VINEYARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH GEORGIA COTTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOUR STAR FRUIT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSION RANCHES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROWNFIELD SEED & DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMB RANCH MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VAN NORMAN LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BE WISE RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARSENIO CRUZ-SANTIAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRAD DORFMAN DBA KBD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AGRIMA FARM LABOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LITTLE PRINCE OF ORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEX GEN FARM MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCMILLAN LOGGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARIA ELENA GARIBALD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTRYSIDE ACRES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HBF INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOUBLE A LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUTTERVILLE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Southern Foods Group…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Southern Foods Group, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Southern Foods Group, LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Southern Foods Group, LLC sits at penalty rank #827 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($6,170 assessed).

How Southern Foods Group, LLC Compares

Southern Foods Group, LLC's 5.00 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-13

Last Inspection

2011-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,085

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $3,085 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$10,286

Current Penalty Amount

$6,170

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,116 from the initial assessment of $10,286. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Southern Foods Group, LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Foods Group, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $6,170 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,085 $2,537
View all 5,988 employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting →

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Foods Group, LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,170 here).

Luis Cueva Michel FLC $6,170 CA Esparza Enterprises INC $6,185 CA Lomo Cold Storage LLC $6,150 CA Carpenter Ranches LLC $6,150 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Perdue Farms Incorporated 2 insp. Georgetown, DE Kern Vineyards, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA South Georgia Cotton Gin LLC 2 insp. Hazlehurst, GA Four Star Fruit, INC. 2 insp. Delano, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Redding Tree Growers Corporation
Exeter, CA
2 inspections $2,340
Luis Cueva Michel FLC
Woodland, CA
4 inspections $6,170
Automated Harvesting, LLC
Salinas, CA
0 inspections $0
JJJ Ranch, Inc.
Naguabo, PR
0 inspections $0
Esparza Enterprises INC
Coachella, CA
2 inspections $6,185

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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 Foods Group, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Foods Group, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Southern Foods Group, LLC have? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,170.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Foods Group, LLC had? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-13 and the most recent on 2011-09-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Foods Group, LLC? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC has been assessed $6,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,286 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Southern Foods Group, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Foods Group, LLC has 6 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 Foods Group, LLC operate in? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Foods Group, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Foods Group, LLC ranks #49,291 (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 Southern Foods Group, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,170 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Automated Harvesting, LLC in Salinas, CA 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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