SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. — a plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) merchant wholesalers facility located at 4987 PEAVEY DRIVE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-06-18.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,850.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423720). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 August 4, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 19, 2014. Of the 6 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 $5,850.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. cited for?
SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,850.00. The inspection opened on 2014-06-18.
How much was SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,850.00 against SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. in MERIDIAN, MS. Average per citation: $975.00.
Is SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, 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 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $5,850.00 is above the industry average.