Manufacturing · Crystal Springs, MS

Abb INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abb INC. ranks #28,913 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,472
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #28,913
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abb INC. in Crystal Springs, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,472. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abb INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,913 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,349 in back wages owed to 92 affected workers. For comparison, Smith Tank - Steel INC in Gonzales, LA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,820 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #28,913
of 99,447 penalized employers: $10,349
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Abb INC.

$12,472
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Abb INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,472 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abb INC..

Abb INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abb INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Abb INC. sits at penalty rank #13,374 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($12,472 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Abb INC. at rank #2,260 of 4,429 employers ($10,349 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,472 OSHA penalties plus $10,349 WHD back wages (45.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Abb INC. Compares

Abb INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-05-10

Last Inspection

2018-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,236

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,236 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$20,787

Current Penalty Amount

$12,472

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$22,821

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,315 from the initial assessment of $20,787. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$10,349

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$112

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$10,349

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Abb INC. owed $10,349 in back wages to 92 employees across 1 case and 93 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Abb INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Abb INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	2	8.0
Total Penalty	$12,472	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,236	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abb INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,472 here).

Flex-N-Gate Chicago, LLC $12,472 IL The Mennel Milling CO. $12,471 OH Milliken & Company $12,471 GA Alene Candles Midwest, LLC $12,471 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. DE Queen, AR Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, SD Parma Acquisition CORP. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Commercial Sheet Metal Works INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crest Bending, INC.

New Washington, OH

4 inspections $22,821

Smith Tank - Steel INC

Gonzales, LA

2 inspections $22,820

Custom Plastic Specialties, INC.

Erie, PA

5 inspections $22,825

Buck Company INC.

Quarryville, PA

3 inspections $22,825

Aqua Ez, INC.

Atlanta, GA

2 inspections $22,817

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What to do with this record

Use Abb INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Abb INC. also carries $10,349 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abb INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Abb INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Abb INC. have? ▼

Abb INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,472.

How many OSHA inspections has Abb INC. had? ▼

Abb INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-10 and the most recent on 2018-08-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Abb INC.? ▼

Abb INC. has been assessed $12,472 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,787 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $10,349 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Abb INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Abb INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Abb INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Abb INC., resulting in $10,349 in back wages owed to 92 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Abb INC. operate in? ▼

Abb INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Abb INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Abb INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $10,349 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Abb INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abb INC. ranks #28,913 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Abb INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Abb INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,472 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smith Tank - Steel INC in Gonzales, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,820 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.