TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY — a cotton ginning facility located at 142 YOCONA GIN RD, BATESVILLE, MS 38606 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,530.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-01-10.
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 5.2 per 100 full-time workers — 93% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 20.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,530.00 is 48% below the national average of $2,920.96 for facilities in the Agriculture sector (NAICS 115111). This sector encompasses 23,483 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $68.6M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 70th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 April 24, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 11, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,530.00 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.
This facility's $1,530 penalty is higher than 10% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 115111 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,583.
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What OSHA violations was TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY cited for?
TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,530.00. The inspection opened on 2012-01-10.
How much was TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,530.00 against TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY in BATESVILLE, MS. Average per citation: $510.00.
Is TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRI COUNTY GIN COMPANY has a risk score of 1 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 Cotton Ginning facilities is $2,920.96. This facility penalty of $1,530.00 is below the industry average.