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Transportation & Warehousing · Greenfield, TN

Southern Source, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Source, INC. ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty52% serious
$8,600
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Source, INC. in Greenfield, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,600. 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 Source, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ikea Distribution Services, INC. in Lebec, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,600 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
51.9%
of violations were serious
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Source, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Source, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$8,600 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Source, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIBER AUTO TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8R AND L CARRIERS SHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA CARTAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GBW RAILCAR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASTIC RECYCLERS SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANFREDI COLD STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC SHIPPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOLFE CITY GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNITED STATES POST O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM AMVETS THRIFT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG LOTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHARP TRANSIT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DURHAM SCHOOL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CYPRESS TRUCK LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Southern Source, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Southern Source, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Source, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Southern Source, INC. is the #1,732 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($8,600).

How Southern Source, INC. Compares

Southern Source, INC.'s 13.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-11

Last Inspection

2016-03-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $4,300 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

51.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.4% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

40.7% 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

$8,600

Current Penalty Amount

$8,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Southern Source, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Source, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 27 3.2
Total Penalty $8,600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,300 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,600 here).

Ikea Distribution Services, INC. $8,600 CA Bowling Transportation, INC. $8,594 OH McGinnis INC $8,580 KY Seagate Terminals LLC $8,577 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Caliber Auto Transfer of Mira Loma INC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA R and L Carriers Sharing Services LLC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ California Cartage Company, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, CA United Parcel Service, INC 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ikea Distribution Services, INC.
Lebec, CA
2 inspections $8,600
Edward R. Fike 156L5
Uniontown, PA
0 inspections $0
Custom Commodities, Inc.
Gilmer, TX
0 inspections $0
Bowling Transportation, INC.
Middletown, OH
2 inspections $8,594
VinLoc, Inc.
Belcamp, MD
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 Source, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Source, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Source, INC. have? ▼
Southern Source, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Source, INC. had? ▼
Southern Source, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-11 and the most recent on 2016-03-15. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Source, INC.? ▼
Southern Source, INC. has been assessed $8,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Southern Source, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Source, INC. has 14 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 Source, INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Source, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Source, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Source, INC. ranks #39,480 (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 Source, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Source, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,600 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ikea Distribution Services, INC. in Lebec, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,600 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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