COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. — a clay product and refractory manufacturing facility located at 114 BRICKYARD ROAD, COLUMBUS, MS 39701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,365.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-03-06.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 13402 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,365.00 is 59% above 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 97th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 20, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 31, 2003. Of the 19 total citations, 9 (47%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,365.00 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 $703.42 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,365 penalty is higher than 80% 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 COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. cited for?
COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. received 19 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,365.00. The inspection opened on 2003-03-06.
How much was COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,365.00 against COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. in COLUMBUS, MS. Average per citation: $703.42.
Is COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $13,365.00 is above the industry average.