Construction · Tupelo, MS

Jesco, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jesco, INC. ranks #23,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,550
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #23,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jesco, INC. in Tupelo, MS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,550. 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 Jesco, INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Doonwood Engineering INC in Kailua, HI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: #23,198
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 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: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Jesco, INC.

$15,550
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Jesco, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,550 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Jesco, INC..

Jesco, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Jesco, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Jesco, INC. is the #5,926 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($15,550).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,550 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Jesco, INC. Compares

Jesco, 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-01-08

Last Inspection

2017-10-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,888

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,888 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$30,350

Current Penalty Amount

$15,550

Penalty Reduction

48.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,550

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,800 from the initial assessment of $30,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Jesco, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	10	3.3
Total Penalty	$15,550	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,888	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,550 here).

Doonwood Engineering INC $15,550 HI Fortress Floors LLC $15,556 WI Lowery Construction Company, INC. $15,543 VA Roberto Castilleja Cerda $15,543 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Luis Soria 4 insp. Wichita, KS City of North Wildwood DPW 4 insp. North Wildwood, NJ J H Spell & Associates LLC 4 insp. Chicago, IL Salco Construction, INC. 4 insp. Baton Rouge, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Doonwood Engineering INC

Kailua, HI

2 inspections $15,550

Sowells Engineers & Constructors, LLC

Houston, TX

0 inspections $0

American Fence Company

2 inspections $10,046

C.J. Michel Industrial Services

Nicholasville, KY

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

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Jesco, INC. also carries $0 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 Jesco, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Jesco, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Jesco, INC. have? ▼

Jesco, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,550.

How many OSHA inspections has Jesco, INC. had? ▼

Jesco, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-08 and the most recent on 2017-10-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Jesco, INC.? ▼

Jesco, INC. has been assessed $15,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,350 (a 48.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Jesco, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Jesco, INC. has 7 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 Jesco, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Jesco, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Jesco, INC. operate in? ▼

Jesco, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

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

If you believe Jesco, 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Jesco, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jesco, INC. ranks #23,198 (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 Jesco, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Jesco, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,550 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Doonwood Engineering INC in Kailua, HI is a similar construction employer with $15,550 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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