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Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. ranks #8,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty79% serious
$35,216
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. in Laurel, MS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,216. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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, SM Fab, Inc. in Wellman, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#8,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$35,216 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0017.334.651.969.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUSQVARNA CONSUMER O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 66LOGOPLASTE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BCI ACRYLIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9REYES AUTOMOTIVE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TRANE TECHNOLOGIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CUTLER HAMMER ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25A&B PRECISION METALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8STEVEN-ROBERT ORIGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AHF PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BREAD PARTNERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SOLAR PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6M & E MFG. CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BELTSERVICE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MIDNIGHT EXPRESS POW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STONE CONCEPTS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CHILLICOTHE METAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JULIET MARIE PERRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROAMPAC HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRICO COMPOSITES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Southern Metals Comp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. ranks #4,229 at $35,216 current penalty.

How Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. Compares

Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.'s 9.33 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-21

Last Inspection

2024-10-03

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,739

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $11,739 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$51,323

Current Penalty Amount

$35,216

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,107 from the initial assessment of $51,323. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $35,216 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,739 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,216 here).

Greto Heartland Industrial Packaging, LLC. $35,217 OH Bay View Industries, INC. $35,220 WI Norman W. Paschall Company $35,220 GA Suxess, INC $35,206 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N a INC 3 insp. Orangeburg, SC Logoplaste, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Bci Acrylic, INC. 3 insp. Libertyville, IL Reyes Automotive Group, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greto Heartland Industrial Packaging, LLC.
Lima, OH
4 inspections $35,217
Lopez Foods
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
SM Fab, Inc.
Wellman, TX
0 inspections $0
Bay View Industries, INC.
Oak Creek, WI
5 inspections $35,220
Norman W. Paschall Company
Peachtree City, GA
3 inspections $35,220

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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 Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 3 inspections, including 22 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 Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. have? ▼
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,216.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. had? ▼
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-21 and the most recent on 2024-10-03. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.? ▼
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. has been assessed $35,216 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,323 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. has 22 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 Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC. ranks #8,416 (the top 10% 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 Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Metals Company of Mississippi, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,216 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, SM Fab, Inc. in Wellman, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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