DIPEN M SHAH
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIPEN M SHAH — a sawmills facility located at 257 HIGHWAY 30 W., BALDWYN, MS 38824 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $116,433.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-07-29.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $116,433.00 is more than 13.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321113). 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 100th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 1, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 23, 2020. Of the 29 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 $116,433.00 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 $4,014.93 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of the Dipen M Shah sawmill facility revealed a comprehensive breakdown of fundamental
This facility's $116,433 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321113 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,574.
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What OSHA violations was DIPEN M SHAH cited for?
DIPEN M SHAH received 29 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $116,433.00. The inspection opened on 2020-07-29.
How much was DIPEN M SHAH fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $116,433.00 against DIPEN M SHAH in BALDWYN, MS. Average per citation: $4,014.93.
Is DIPEN M SHAH a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DIPEN M SHAH has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Sawmills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $116,433.00 is above the industry average.