Establishment profile
SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
2201 S JOHN ST, GOLDSBORO, NC, 27530
424410 — General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $1,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 68th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 551 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4244 within NC. Peer group: 551 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-28 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $1,050 | |
| 1990-11-29 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- HAN FENG, INC.GREENSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- FORTUNA ENTERPRISES, LLCGREENSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- M.R.F. DELI PROVISIONS, INC.WINSTON SALEM — 1 federal enforcement record
- COASTAL WHOLESALE GROCERY INC.KINSTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ADAMS WHOLESALE CO.ROCKY MOUNT — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $1,050 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHCO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates in the general line grocery merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.