Manufacturing · Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc Spring

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pontotoc Spring ranks #62,630 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,817
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #62,630
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pontotoc Spring in Pontotoc, MS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,817. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pontotoc Spring 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,630 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paladin Brands LLC in Delhi, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,819 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #62,630
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Pontotoc Spring

$3,817
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Pontotoc Spring runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,817 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pontotoc Spring.

Pontotoc Spring has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pontotoc Spring in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pontotoc Spring ranks #25,503 at $3,817 current penalty.

How Pontotoc Spring Compares

Pontotoc Spring's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-02-20

Last Inspection

2018-11-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,272

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,272 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,361

Current Penalty Amount

$3,817

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,544 from the initial assessment of $6,361. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pontotoc Spring compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Pontotoc Spring	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	2	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,817	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,272	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,817 here).

The Quikrete Companies $3,817 FL Industrial Paint Services CORP. $3,816 NY Paladin Brands LLC $3,819 IA Toa USA LLC $3,819 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Abf Packing, INC. 3 insp. Dublin, TX Silver Line Building Products, LLC 3 insp. North Brunswick, NJ Wiman Corporation 3 insp. Dupo, IL National Sintered Alloys Incorporated 3 insp. Clinton, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Quikrete Companies

Jacksonville, FL

2 inspections $3,817

Industrial Paint Services CORP.

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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 Pontotoc Spring safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Pontotoc Spring's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Pontotoc Spring have? ▼

Pontotoc Spring has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,817.

How many OSHA inspections has Pontotoc Spring had? ▼

Pontotoc Spring has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-20 and the most recent on 2018-11-27. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Pontotoc Spring? ▼

Pontotoc Spring has been assessed $3,817 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,361 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Pontotoc Spring have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Pontotoc Spring 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 Pontotoc Spring operate in? ▼

Pontotoc Spring operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Pontotoc Spring rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pontotoc Spring ranks #62,630 (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 Pontotoc Spring's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Pontotoc Spring's total OSHA penalty of $3,817 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paladin Brands LLC in Delhi, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,819 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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