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Manufacturing · Covington, GA

Southern Tire Mart

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Tire Mart ranks #5,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty94% serious
$50,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Tire Mart in Covington, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,000. 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 Tire Mart 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Durable Corporation in Norwalk, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $50,000 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
94.4%
of violations were serious
#5,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Tire Mart compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Tire Mart runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$50,000 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Tire Mart.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30WEST FRASER WOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SHAMROCK REF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34AFE VICTORY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34STERLING SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CMH MANUFACTURING WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLARCITY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AC & A LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Southern Tire Mart, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Southern Tire Mart has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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 Tire Mart in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Tire Mart ranks #2,614 at $50,000 current penalty.

How Southern Tire Mart Compares

Southern Tire Mart's 9.00 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-14

Last Inspection

2018-05-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $25,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

94.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$88,691

Current Penalty Amount

$50,000

Penalty Reduction

43.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,691 from the initial assessment of $88,691. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southern Tire Mart compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Tire Mart Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $50,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,000 here).

Tewa LLC $50,000 TX Sambor Stone, LTD. $50,000 IL Hostetler Sales & Construction LLC $50,000 MO Walker Midwest LLC $50,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tewa LLC
Vinton, TX
3 inspections $50,000
Sambor Stone, LTD.
South Holland, IL
4 inspections $50,000
Hostetler Sales & Construction LLC
Buffalo, MO
3 inspections $50,000
Walker Midwest LLC
Itasca, IL
3 inspections $50,000
Durable Corporation
Norwalk, OH
2 inspections $50,000

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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 Tire Mart safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Tire Mart's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Tire Mart have? ▼
Southern Tire Mart has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Tire Mart had? ▼
Southern Tire Mart has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-14 and the most recent on 2018-05-29. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Tire Mart? ▼
Southern Tire Mart has been assessed $50,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $88,691 (a 43.6% reduction).
Does Southern Tire Mart have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Tire Mart has 17 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 Tire Mart operate in? ▼
Southern Tire Mart operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Tire Mart rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Tire Mart ranks #5,150 (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 Tire Mart's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Tire Mart's total OSHA penalty of $50,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Durable Corporation in Norwalk, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,000 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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