MISSISSIPPI POLYMERS, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MISSISSIPPI POLYMERS, INC. — a all other plastics product manufacturing facility located at 2733 SOUTH HARPER ROAD, CORINTH, MS 38834 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,883.80. The inspection case was opened on 2016-08-03.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 8593 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $67,883.80 is more than 8.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326199). 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 19 citations spanning 6 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 January 13, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 26, 2016. Of the 19 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 $67,883.80 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 $3,572.83 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Mississippi Polymers, Inc. reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, specifically regarding