Construction · Flowood, MS

Fountain Construction CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fountain Construction CO., INC. ranks #23,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$15,212
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fountain Construction CO., INC. in Flowood, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,212. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fountain Construction CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Integrity Underground in Commerce City, CO is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#23,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fountain Construction CO., INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$15,212 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

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

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCSI ELECTRICAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P & D CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDD SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LOPEZ STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEELBUILT FRAMING T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GC CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ REMODELING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIETOS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MR. CRANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID QUIGGINS DBA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUICHOS HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MODERN HOMES CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ISMA CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARCIA CARPENTRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP NOTCH MASONRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PAUL & SONS CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D'GEM 4 CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NOAH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Fountain Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Fountain Construction CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fountain Construction CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fountain Construction CO., INC. ranks #6,073 at $15,212 current penalty.

How Fountain Construction CO., INC. Compares

Fountain Construction CO., INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-05

Last Inspection

2018-01-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,606 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$25,353

Current Penalty Amount

$15,212

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,141 from the initial assessment of $25,353. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fountain Construction CO., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fountain Construction CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $15,212 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,606 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,212 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

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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 Fountain Construction CO., INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fountain Construction CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fountain Construction CO., INC. have?
Fountain Construction CO., INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,212.
How many OSHA inspections has Fountain Construction CO., INC. had?
Fountain Construction CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-05 and the most recent on 2018-01-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fountain Construction CO., INC.?
Fountain Construction CO., INC. has been assessed $15,212 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,353 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Fountain Construction CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fountain Construction CO., INC. 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 Fountain Construction CO., INC. operate in?
Fountain Construction CO., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fountain Construction CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fountain Construction CO., INC. ranks #23,700 (the top quarter 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 Fountain Construction CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Fountain Construction CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,212 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Integrity Underground in Commerce City, CO is a similar construction employer with $0 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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