CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY — a clay product and refractory manufacturing facility located at 2050 FOREST AVE., JACKSON, MS 39213 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,419.80. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-13.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,419.80 is more than 2.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327121). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 1, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 26, 2022. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,419.80 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,354.95 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this facility revealed a concentrated failure to manage high-energy hazards, specifically within the
This facility's $21,420 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327121 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,969.
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What OSHA violations was CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY cited for?
CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,419.80. The inspection opened on 2016-06-13.
How much was CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,419.80 against CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY in JACKSON, MS. Average per citation: $5,354.95.
Is CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHEROKEE BRICK & TILE COMPANY has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $21,419.80 is above the industry average.