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Transportation & Warehousing · Southaven, MS

Mississippi Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mississippi Distribution Center ranks #56,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mississippi Distribution Center in Southaven, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mississippi Distribution Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Panalpina INC. in Jamaica, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,800 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mississippi Distribution Center runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$4,800 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mississippi Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARSHALLS BRIDGEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRANA IMPORTS, INC. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARINE TERMINAL BLDG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL PRO FREIGHT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENTURY VAN LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BARTLETT ROCHESTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROPAK DEVELOPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERITAGE COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHEPITEX LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROEDER & MOORE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAROLD MARCUS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MID ATLANTIC TENNIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASTNER TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MID-SOUTH PRODUCE DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Mississippi Distribu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Mississippi Distribution Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mississippi Distribution Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Mississippi Distribution Center sits at penalty rank #2,439 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($4,800 assessed).

How Mississippi Distribution Center Compares

Mississippi Distribution Center's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-19

Last Inspection

2019-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$6,467

Current Penalty Amount

$4,800

Penalty Reduction

25.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,667 from the initial assessment of $6,467. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Mississippi Distribution Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mississippi Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $4,800 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mississippi Distribution Center, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,800 here).

Luemar LLC $4,800 TX Island Topsoil LLC $4,800 HI Prime Now LLC $4,800 CA Eclipse Advantage INC. $4,800 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 2 insp. Dayton, OH United States Cold Storage 2 insp. Omaha, NE Marshalls Bridgewater Merchants, INC. 2 insp. Bridgewater, VA Prana Imports, INC. DBA Prana Gourmet Foods 2 insp. Somerset, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Island Topsoil LLC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $4,800
Prime Now LLC
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $4,800
Eclipse Advantage INC.
Austinburg, OH
2 inspections $4,800
Panalpina INC.
Jamaica, NY
2 inspections $4,800
Environmental Barge Services, LLC
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $4,795

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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 Mississippi Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mississippi Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mississippi Distribution Center have? ▼
Mississippi Distribution Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Mississippi Distribution Center had? ▼
Mississippi Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-19 and the most recent on 2019-03-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mississippi Distribution Center? ▼
Mississippi Distribution Center has been assessed $4,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,467 (a 25.8% reduction).
Does Mississippi Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mississippi Distribution Center has 1 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 Mississippi Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Mississippi Distribution Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mississippi Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mississippi Distribution Center ranks #56,756 (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 Mississippi Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mississippi Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $4,800 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Panalpina INC. in Jamaica, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,800 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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