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Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. ranks #16,160 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$21,455
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,160
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. in Lucedale, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,455. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,160 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, May Cabinets Inc. in Glassboro, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#16,160
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,455 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.134.151.268.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEEL BUILDING COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ROSS CASTING & INNOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POWER STOP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VALENT AEROSTRUCTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MATERIAL CONTROL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BMW MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43STRUCTURAL WOOD SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MAURER AND SHEPHERD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 65DAC AEROSOL & LIQUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39MIDDLETON MEMORIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALLACE SILVERSMITHS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OLD D'S APPAREL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ESTERLINE DEFENSE TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITHION BATTERY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CST INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SUNSET PRINTING & EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RIMCO PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MULLICAN FLOORING LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASTRO PLASTIC CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Tri-State Pole & Pil…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. is the #7,856 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,455).

How Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. Compares

Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.'s 7.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-03

Last Inspection

2021-02-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,728

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $10,728 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$21,455

Current Penalty Amount

$21,455

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $21,455 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,728 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC., both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,455 here).

Victory Screen Printing $21,455 CA Capitol Citicom, INC. $21,457 OH Balfour Lumber Company, INC. $21,457 GA Rochester Overnight Plating LLC $21,458 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Steel Building Components, LLC 2 insp. Edison, NJ Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC 2 insp. Sidney, OH Power Stop, LLC 2 insp. MC Cook, IL Valent Aerostructures, LLC 2 insp. Fredonia, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Victory Screen Printing
Fullerton, CA
2 inspections $21,455
Capitol Citicom, INC.
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $21,457
Balfour Lumber Company, INC.
Thomasville, GA
2 inspections $21,457
Rochester Overnight Plating LLC
Rochester, NY
3 inspections $21,458
May Cabinets Inc.
Glassboro, NJ
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 Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. have? ▼
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,455.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. had? ▼
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-03 and the most recent on 2021-02-01. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.? ▼
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. has been assessed $21,455 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. has 10 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 Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. operate in? ▼
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321114). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC. ranks #16,160 (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 Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri-State Pole & Piling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,455 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, May Cabinets Inc. in Glassboro, NJ 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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