Columbus, MS
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Columbus, MS has 47 employers tracked by OSHA with 51 total inspections and $146K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Columbus
Workplace safety enforcement records in Columbus, MS span 47 employers and 51 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 99 violations — a rate of 1.94 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $146K, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: TC Express alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 99 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Columbus typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 47 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Columbus
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TC Express Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | ACT Center Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Sharp Forestry Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Southern Hearts Homecare Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | JDM Enterprises Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Arrington Assisted Living Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Vaughan Masonry, Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Associated Architectural Products Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Academy Fence Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | MISSISSIPPI STEEL PROCESSING, LLC Manufacturing | 7 | 14 | $24K |
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All Employers in Columbus, MS
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC Express | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| ACT Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Sharp Forestry | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Southern Hearts Homecare | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| JDM Enterprises | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Arrington Assisted Living | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Vaughan Masonry, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Associated Architectural Products | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Academy Fence | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MISSISSIPPI STEEL PROCESSING, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | $24K |
| COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $24K |
| North Atlantic Security | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Vaughan Masonry, Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| GOBOX ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $16K |
| Umi's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| GOLDEN TRIANGLE MILL SERVICE | Manufacturing | 4 | $14K |
| THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. | Information | 3 | $13K |
| SDS MECHANICAL AND AUTOMATION, LLC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $12K |
| COLUMBUS BRICK COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| WEATHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 3 | $10K |
| Mike's Fine Wines & Liquors | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| America's Best Value Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cal Kola Express | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Quick Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| L-3 Communication Logistics Solutions | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | Construction | 3 | $7K |
| Harvey's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WEST BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Big Daddy's Liquor Barrel | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Windsor Place Rehab | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Christy's Hamburgers | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| L & B BUILDERS | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Renovations of Mississippi Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Days Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Best Western Executive Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Wingate by Wyndham | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Baucom Building Maintenance, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| JR's Texaco | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| MISSISSIPPI PRECISION CASTING PARTS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| TRINITY PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY-METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $1K |
| STARK AEROSPACE | Manufacturing | 2 | $995 |
| COLUMBUS SCRAP MATERIALS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $750 |
| FALCON CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| WEST BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| RES CONSTRUCTION INC | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| CHROME DEPOSIT CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.