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Sofidel America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sofidel America has a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$156,002
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#839
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sofidel America in Hattiesburg, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $156,002. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sofidel America 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Elkhart Products Corporation in Fayetteville, AR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $156,054 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sofidel America compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sofidel America runs far above peers (10.1x 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

$156,002 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($156,002) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $156,002 $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

What the Data Says About Sofidel America

The federal enforcement record for Sofidel America in Hattiesburg, MS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 4.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (11.1%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $156,002 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $156,002 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $78,001. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (10.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-06-23 to 2022-07-29, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-23

Last Inspection

2022-07-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$78,001

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $78,001 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$156,002

Current Penalty Amount

$156,002

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sofidel America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sofidel America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 9 7.8
Total Penalty $156,002 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $78,001 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sofidel America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sofidel America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sofidel America have? ▼
Sofidel America has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $156,002.
How many OSHA inspections has Sofidel America had? ▼
Sofidel America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-23 and the most recent on 2022-07-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sofidel America? ▼
Sofidel America has been assessed $156,002 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sofidel America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sofidel America has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sofidel America operate in? ▼
Sofidel America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sofidel America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sofidel America's total OSHA penalty of $156,002 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (10.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Elkhart Products Corporation in Fayetteville, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $156,054 in current penalties.

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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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