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Wholesale Trade · Jackson, MS

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cherokee Brick & Tile Company has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,420
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,217
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company in Jackson, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cherokee Brick & Tile Company 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC. in Plant City, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,443 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
84%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Cherokee Brick & Tile Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cherokee Brick & Tile Company runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$21,420 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

What the Data Says About Cherokee Brick & Tile Company

The federal enforcement record for Cherokee Brick & Tile Company in Jackson, MS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $23,533 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $21,420 - a 9.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,710. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-13 to 2022-03-02, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2022-03-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,710

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,710 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,533

Current Penalty Amount

$21,420

Penalty Reduction

9.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,113 from the initial assessment of $23,533. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cherokee Brick & Tile Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cherokee Brick & Tile Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 5.4
Total Penalty $21,420 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,710 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherokee Brick & Tile Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cherokee Brick & Tile Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cherokee Brick & Tile Company have? ▼
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,420.
How many OSHA inspections has Cherokee Brick & Tile Company had? ▼
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2022-03-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cherokee Brick & Tile Company? ▼
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company has been assessed $21,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,533 (a 9.0% reduction).
Does Cherokee Brick & Tile Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cherokee Brick & Tile Company has 4 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.
What industry does Cherokee Brick & Tile Company operate in? ▼
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cherokee Brick & Tile Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,420 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC. in Plant City, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,443 in current penalties.

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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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