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Professional & Technical Services · Columbus, MS

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC ranks #29,600 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,145
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,600
of 99,447 penalized employers

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC in Columbus, 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: $12,145. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC 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 #29,600 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kingdom Productions, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,126 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#29,600
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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC runs far above peers (8.9x 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

$12,145 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROMER LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63LINX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DR. HOPE FOR PETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BUNDY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AKIMA SUPPORT OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL TESTING LAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HIGH MOUNTAIN INSPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHSIDE ENGINEERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME RIVERA MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAMAR ADVERTISING OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CODE RED SAFETY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGRICULTURE RESEARCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J. KNIPPER & COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOAA CENTER FOR OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOPHIE KING AN INDIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STAFF MARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOTANICA LANDSCAPES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NOAA DIVING CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SDS Mechanical and A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC sits at penalty rank #98 of 509 penalized establishments ($12,145 assessed).

How SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC Compares

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-12-11

Last Inspection

2020-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,073

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $6,073 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

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

$12,145

Current Penalty Amount

$12,145

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 1 1.2
Total Penalty $12,145 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,073 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,145 here).

Kingdom Productions, INC. $12,126 OH Special Testing Laboratories, INC. $12,183 CT DHX $11,992 GU Akima Support Operations LLC $11,934 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Romer Labs, INC. 2 insp. Newark, DE 3linx, LLC 2 insp. Allentown, PA DR. Hope for Pets 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Bundy's Tree Service 2 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

StarTech Networks, Inc.
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
Kingdom Productions, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $12,126
Executive Technology Solutions ( ETS)
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0
Grace Williams
Norcross, GA
0 inspections $0
Coates Companies, LLC
Memphis, TN
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 SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC'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 Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC have? ▼
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,145.
How many OSHA inspections has SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC had? ▼
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-11 and the most recent on 2020-08-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC? ▼
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC has been assessed $12,145 in current OSHA penalties.
Does SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC 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 SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC operate in? ▼
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC ranks #29,600 (the upper 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 SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,145 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (8.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kingdom Productions, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is a similar professional & technical services employer with $12,126 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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