MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 5346 NASHVILLE FERRY RD. EAST, COLUMBUS, MS 39702 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-06-12.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 13 citations spanning 7 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. 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 16, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 10, 1991. Of the 13 total citations, 12 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,000.00 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 $1,769.23 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1990 inspection of Mid-South Pyrotechnics, Inc. revealed a high
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What OSHA violations was MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. cited for?
MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,000.00. The inspection opened on 1990-06-12.
How much was MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,000.00 against MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. in COLUMBUS, MS. Average per citation: $1,769.23.
Is MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MID-SOUTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. has a risk score of 55 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $23,000.00 is above the industry average.