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Accommodation & Food Services · Hattiesburg, MS

IN Town Suites

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), IN Town Suites ranks #76,890 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,996
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,890
of 99,447 penalized employers

IN Town Suites in Hattiesburg, 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: $1,996. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected IN Town Suites 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 #76,890 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,639 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Holiday Inn in Christiansburg, VA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#76,890
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,639
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How IN Town Suites compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows IN Town Suites runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$1,996 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is IN Town Suites.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANDMARK CONSOLIDATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18THE MARTHA WASHINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MEYER JABARA HOTELS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HERITAGE HOTEL GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHIPWRECK GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DNATA AVIATION USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LA QUINTA INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GLORIA ZAMUDIO VENTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 154BYS INC AN ARIZONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARY BRADEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAESARS ENTERTAINMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GOLD TOWN CASINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KYOTO JAPANESE RESTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONYS STEAK HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HYATT REGENCY LEXING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LARK HOTELS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST WESTERN HOLIDAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHUN WAH KAM NOODLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEST WESTERN CARIB B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20IN Town Suites, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
IN Town Suites has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

IN Town Suites in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, IN Town Suites sits at penalty rank #1,164 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($1,996 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place IN Town Suites at rank #20,370 of 22,851 employers ($1,639 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,996 OSHA penalties plus $1,639 WHD back wages (45.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How IN Town Suites Compares

IN Town Suites's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-11

Last Inspection

2018-10-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$998

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $998 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$3,326

Current Penalty Amount

$1,996

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,635

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,330 from the initial assessment of $3,326. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,639
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$820
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,639

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that IN Town Suites owed $1,639 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 4 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: Accommodation & Food Services

How IN Town Suites compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric IN Town Suites Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 5 0.5
Total Penalty $1,996 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $998 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for IN Town Suites, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,996 here).

Drifters Family Restaurant $2,000 MI Econo Lodge $2,000 UT Midfield Concession Enterprises INC DBA Max & Erma's $2,000 MI LA Copa Inns of America, INC. $2,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Landmark Consolidated 2 insp. Fort Irwin, CA The Martha Washington Inn & Spa 2 insp. Abingdon, VA Meyer Jabara Hotels 2 insp. Carson City, NV Heritage Hotel Group INC DBA Heritage Inn Express 2 insp. Roseville, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Patron
Madisonville, KY
0 inspections $0
Sal's Italian Restaurant
Roanoke, VA
0 inspections $0
Skytop Lodge
Skytop, PA
0 inspections $0
Holiday Inn
Christiansburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Mexicali Border Cafe
Bradenton, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use IN Town Suites's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare IN Town Suites against The Patron, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether IN Town Suites's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • IN Town Suites also carries $1,639 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 IN Town Suites safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, IN Town Suites's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does IN Town Suites have? ▼
IN Town Suites has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,996.
How many OSHA inspections has IN Town Suites had? ▼
IN Town Suites has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-11 and the most recent on 2018-10-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for IN Town Suites? ▼
IN Town Suites has been assessed $1,996 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,326 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,639 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does IN Town Suites have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. IN Town Suites has 5 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 IN Town Suites been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against IN Town Suites, resulting in $1,639 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does IN Town Suites operate in? ▼
IN Town Suites operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if IN Town Suites owes me wages? ▼
If you believe IN Town Suites 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 $1,639 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does IN Town Suites rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, IN Town Suites ranks #76,890 (the lower 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 IN Town Suites's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
IN Town Suites's total OSHA penalty of $1,996 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holiday Inn in Christiansburg, VA is a similar accommodation & food services 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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