IRA HIGDON GROCERY CO
TWENTY-NINTH ST NE, Cairo, GA 31728 · NAICS 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Jul 24, 2006#307412213Jul 24, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307412213$3,88314 viol.14 violations$3,883 in penalties
Inspection #307412213
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,175
- Penalties on Record
- $3,883
- Site Address
- 150 Iga Way, Cairo, GA 31728
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $507 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $844 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $844 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 80 | $675 | $506 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $844 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $450 | $338 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 7, 2001#303769061Aug 7, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#303769061$1,9689 viol.9 violations$1,968 in penalties
Inspection #303769061
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 1, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,968
- Site Address
- 150 Iga Way, Cairo, GA 31728
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B03 | Serious | 1 | 41 | $500 | $375 | Nov 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 56 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $375 | Oct 11, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $625 | $468 | Oct 11, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $375 | Oct 25, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 2 | 16 | $500 | $375 | Oct 11, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 2 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2001 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1976#14148530Jul 13, 1976Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#14148530$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14148530
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Twenty-Ninth St Ne, Cairo, GA 31728
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Apr 13, 1976#14116495Apr 13, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14116495$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14116495
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 8, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 49
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Twenty-Ninth St Ne, Cairo, GA 31728
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 20 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1976 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
4 inspections, 1976 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, 16,200 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: grocery and related product merchant wholesalers reported 4.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%; NAICS 4244 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source