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The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. ranks #28,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$12,836
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,124
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. in Columbus, MS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,836. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Newbridge Wireless, LLC in Fulton, MD is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#28,124
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$12,836 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOX COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ALLIANCE PRINTERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AT & T, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MINOR HILL-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HALLMARK CARDS INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUTLER EAGLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MITAC INFORMATION SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AT&T, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRI CITY HERALD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MICHIGAN CHRONICLE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FINGER LAKES LIBRARY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTROL NETWORK COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF ALAMEDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK MORNING LEDGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WSMH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GUSTAK GROUP CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1The Commercial Dispa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. is the #40 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($12,836).

How The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. Compares

The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.'s 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-02-05

Last Inspection

2014-10-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,279

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $4,279 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$24,326

Current Penalty Amount

$12,836

Penalty Reduction

47.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,490 from the initial assessment of $24,326. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 13 1.3
Total Penalty $12,836 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,279 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,836 here).

At&T $13,000 TX Hartcraft Industries $12,540 TX Beacon Press INC. $12,252 ME Frank Mayborn Enterprises, INC. DBA Killeen Daily $13,650 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cox Communications 3 insp. San Diego, CA Bloomfield Public Library 3 insp. Bloomfield, NJ Alliance Printers, LLC 3 insp. Brunswick, ME Geneva Public Library 3 insp. Geneva, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Iselin, NJ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Newbridge Wireless, LLC
Fulton, MD
0 inspections $0
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San Antonio, TX
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 The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. have? ▼
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,836.
How many OSHA inspections has The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. had? ▼
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-05 and the most recent on 2014-10-10. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.? ▼
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. has been assessed $12,836 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,326 (a 47.2% reduction).
Does The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. has 11 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 The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. operate in? ▼
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511110). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC. ranks #28,124 (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 The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,836 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Newbridge Wireless, LLC in Fulton, MD is a similar information 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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