SOFIDEL AMERICA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOFIDEL AMERICA — a sanitary paper product manufacturing facility located at 176 W.L. RUNNELS INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $156,002.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-23.
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 $156,002.00 is more than 18.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322291). 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 9 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 December 8, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 25, 2023. Of the 9 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 per-citation average of $17,333.56 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Sofidel America’s Hattiesburg facility reveals a precarious breakdown
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What OSHA violations was SOFIDEL AMERICA cited for?
SOFIDEL AMERICA received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $156,002.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-23.
How much was SOFIDEL AMERICA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $156,002.00 against SOFIDEL AMERICA in HATTIESBURG, MS. Average per citation: $17,333.56.
Is SOFIDEL AMERICA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOFIDEL AMERICA has a risk score of 44 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 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $156,002.00 is above the industry average.