M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. — a logging facility located at SOUTH OF KINGS POINT RD, KINGS POINT ISLAND, VICKSBURG, MS 39180 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-01-19.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $11,150.00 is more than 3.8× the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 113310). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 May 9, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 23, 2011. Of the 5 total citations, 3 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,150.00 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 $2,230.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $11,150 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 113310 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,169.
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What OSHA violations was M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. cited for?
M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,150.00. The inspection opened on 2011-01-19.
How much was M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,150.00 against M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. in VICKSBURG, MS. Average per citation: $2,230.00.
Is M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, M & M FARMS OF BUDE, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Logging facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $11,150.00 is above the industry average.