RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI — a marine cargo handling facility located at RIVERBANK NORTH OF WATERVIEW CASINO, VICKSBURG, MS 39180 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,233.40. The inspection case was opened on 2019-09-10.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,233.40 is 47% above the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488320). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 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. 2 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 March 4, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 19, 2020. Of the 4 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 total proposed penalty of $6,233.40 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $6,233 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488320 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,467.
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What OSHA violations was RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI cited for?
RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,233.40. The inspection opened on 2019-09-10.
How much was RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,233.40 against RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI in VICKSBURG, MS. Average per citation: $1,558.35.
Is RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF MISSISSIPPI has a risk score of 3 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 Marine Cargo Handling facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $6,233.40 is above the industry average.