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Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC ranks #14,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty87% serious
$23,210
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#14,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC in Meridian, MS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Isi Environmental & Recycling LLC in Scott City, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,163 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection
87.0%
of violations were serious
#14,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$23,210 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWPORT METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SYNGENTA SEED INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SIDES METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31METRO MATERIALS AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSAL FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0COFCO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25METALS USA PLATE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19JPI WHOLESALERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN STEEL AND A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CASS NV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3USA EXPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35SUPPLY NETWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5KOERNER DISTRIBUTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8INFRA-METALS CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DICKERSON & QUINN SA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PAPA PITA BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PENDA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15SOUTHERN METALS RECY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 37Southern Scrap of Me…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade 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 Scrap of Meridian LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC ranks #661 at $23,210 current penalty.

How Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC Compares

Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC's 5.75 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-08-26

Last Inspection

2019-07-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,803

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $5,803 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

87.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.0% 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

$35,941

Current Penalty Amount

$23,210

Penalty Reduction

35.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,731 from the initial assessment of $35,941. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $23,210 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,803 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,210 here).

Penny Newman Grain Company, INC. $23,200 CA Tulsa Asphalt, LLC $23,175 OK Cairo Coop Equity Exchange $23,170 KS Isi Environmental & Recycling LLC $23,163 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Newport Metals, INC. 4 insp. Newport, ME Cargill INC. 4 insp. Memphis, TN Syngenta Seed INC 4 insp. Pasco, WA Sides Metal Products INC. 4 insp. Cape Girardeau, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Penny Newman Grain Company, INC.
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $23,200
Shape.Net Software
Colts Neck, NJ
0 inspections $0
Tulsa Asphalt, LLC
Owasso, OK
2 inspections $23,175
Cairo Coop Equity Exchange
Cairo, KS
2 inspections $23,170
Isi Environmental & Recycling LLC
Scott City, MO
2 inspections $23,163

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What to do with this record

Use Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Scrap of Meridian LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 4 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC have? ▼
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC had? ▼
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-26 and the most recent on 2019-07-12. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC? ▼
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC has been assessed $23,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,941 (a 35.4% reduction).
Does Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC has 20 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 Scrap of Meridian LLC operate in? ▼
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC ranks #14,721 (the top quarter 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 Scrap of Meridian LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Scrap of Meridian LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,210 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Isi Environmental & Recycling LLC in Scott City, MO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $23,163 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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