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Wholesale Trade · Santa Fe Springs, CA

Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC ranks #9,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$32,560
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC in Santa Fe Springs, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,560. 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 Wine & Spirits of America INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mancon, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#9,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$32,560 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wine & Spirits of America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB EVANS FARMS FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6US MEDICAL GLOVE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METALICO YOUNGSTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MELT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRIGON PLASTICS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HENDRIX & COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST MEMPHIS STEEL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKE ONTARIO FRUIT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARKER VOLKL USA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILICON FOREST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ST. ANNE AREA FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE BEVERAGE MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MWS SEEDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLYWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE WINE & SPIRIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE-HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL CONTAINER G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLACIAL PLAINS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Southern Wine & Spir…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Wine & Spirits of America INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC is the #381 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($32,560).

How Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC Compares

Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC's 2.00 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 well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-05

Last Inspection

2013-02-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,280

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $16,280 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$54,560

Current Penalty Amount

$32,560

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,000 from the initial assessment of $54,560. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $32,560 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,280 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,560 here).

Relintless, LLC $32,556 AL Voestalpine Rotec INC. $32,475 IN Celadon DP, LLC $32,446 TX Fox Tank Company $32,400 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bob Evans Farms Food, INC. 2 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX US Medical Glove Company L.L.C. 2 insp. Harvard, IL Metalico Youngstown INC. 2 insp. Girard, OH Melt Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Marion, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sysco Corporation
Pleasant Grove, CA
2 inspections $32,560
Relintless, LLC
Roanoke, AL
7 inspections $32,556
R & D Equipment Sales CO Inc
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Mancon, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
0 inspections $0
K.I.T
Los Angeles, CA
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 Wine & Spirits of America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC have? ▼
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,560.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC had? ▼
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-05 and the most recent on 2013-02-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC? ▼
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC has been assessed $32,560 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,560 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC has 1 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 Wine & Spirits of America INC operate in? ▼
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424820). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC ranks #9,398 (the top 10% 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 Wine & Spirits of America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC's total OSHA penalty of $32,560 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mancon, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is a similar wholesale trade 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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