State enforcement profile · #28 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Mississippi
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mississippi has 2,237 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 2,311 OSHA inspections and $11.2M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $28.9M in back wages across 1,385 enforcement cases.
- 2,237
- Employers
- 2,311
- Inspections
- $11.2M
- OSHA penalties
- $28.9M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Mississippi ranks #28 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 4,912 violations cited across 2,311 inspections and $28.9M in wages recovered for workers.
- #28
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.13
- violations per inspection
- $5K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,385
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Mississippi's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Mississippi averages 2.13 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Mississippi's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Tupelo Police Department/City of Tupelo record
- Compare Mississippi against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Hawaii record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Mississippi
Federal workplace enforcement in Mississippi covers 2,237 employers with 2,311 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 4,912 violations statewide, yielding 2.13 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $11.2M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $28.9M in back wages across 1,385 cases - an average of $21K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Mississippi ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$5,008 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Mississippi
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tupelo Police Department/City of Tupelo Tupelo | 0 | 0 | $857K |
| 2 | L-3 Communications Integrated Sys - Ft Bragg Madison | 0 | 0 | $714K |
| 3 | Southern Tire Mart, LLC Columbia | 0 | 0 | $683K |
| 4 | Complete Automation Fulton | 0 | 0 | $513K |
| 5 | North Sunflower Medical Center Ruleville | 0 | 0 | $491K |
| 6 | Hinds County Sheriff Department Jackson | 0 | 0 | $487K |
| 7 | Jindal Tubular USA LLC Bay Saint Louis | 8 | 35 | $486K |
| 8 | Gsi Pascagoula | 0 | 0 | $475K |
| 9 | Quality Healthcare Flowood | 0 | 0 | $407K |
| 10 | Winston International Pascagoula | 0 | 0 | $390K |
| 11 | Phenix Transportation Forest | 0 | 0 | $358K |
| 12 | Phoenix Labor Group Ocean Springs | 0 | 0 | $346K |
| 13 | Parker Hannifin Corporation Batesville | 2 | 38 | $340K |
| 14 | Lewis M. Bailey IV Farms Bruce | 0 | 0 | $326K |
| 15 | Louisville Industries Louisville | 0 | 0 | $309K |
| 16 | Medical Systems, Inc. Hattiesburg | 0 | 0 | $287K |
| 17 | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Tupelo | 6 | 24 | $257K |
| 18 | Edwards Electric Service, LLC Meridian | 0 | 0 | $240K |
| 19 | Camellia Home Health of the Gulf Coast, LLC Gulfport | 0 | 0 | $222K |
| 20 | Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC Hattiesburg | 5 | 25 | $214K |
All employers in Mississippi
Nearby states by enforcement footprint
Industries in Mississippi
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Mississippi.
Top Cities in Mississippi
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Mississippi (of 102 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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