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Wholesale Trade · Vicksburg, MS

Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. ranks #73,776 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$2,320
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,776
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. in Vicksburg, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,776 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, WJL Distributors in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#73,776
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$2,320 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEMSTONE READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CAIRO COOP EQUITY EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FRESH PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERISTAR MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRI-CITIES BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METAL CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEGA METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE BAZAAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6121 POINT BREEZE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOME EXPRESS DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN MACHINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOP AG COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A-LINE IRON & METALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOKLYN RESOURCE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTMAN FREIGHTLINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN'S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL TRADING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PERCASSO COFFEE & BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Mid-South Lumber & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. is the #3,490 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,320).

How Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. Compares

Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.'s 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2013-10-18

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,160 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$4,242

Current Penalty Amount

$2,320

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,922 from the initial assessment of $4,242. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $2,320 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,160 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,320 here).

Sierra Pacific Industries $2,320 WA Parts Authority, LLC $2,321 NJ Miller's Craft Meats $2,315 CA Azure Farms INC $2,315 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cemstone Ready Mix 2 insp. New Richmond, WI Cairo Coop Equity Exchange 2 insp. Arlington, KS Del Monte Fresh Produce N.a., INC. 2 insp. Jessup, MD Ameristar Meats INC 2 insp. Spokane, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lee Pharmaceuticals Inc
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Sierra Pacific Industries
Mount Vernon, WA
3 inspections $2,320
Rimini Coffee Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Parts Authority, LLC
Piscataway, NJ
2 inspections $2,321
WJL Distributors
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. have? ▼
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. had? ▼
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2013-10-18. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.? ▼
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. has been assessed $2,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,242 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. has 11 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 Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC. ranks #73,776 (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 Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid-South Lumber & Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,320 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, WJL Distributors in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade 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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