Blendco, Inc.: OSHA Violations and Fines, Hattiesburg MS

Since 1996, OSHA inspectors have visited Blendco, Inc. in Mississippi 7 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Apr 20, 2021 after a complaint, in Hattiesburg.

In all, OSHA issued 28 citation items: 24 serious and 4 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $27,477; today they stand at $15,144, 45% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.219 (belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts), 5 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,874 penalty. Blendco, Inc. averages $4,681 across 1 cited inspection.

Blendco, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Blendco, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1996 to 2021 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345261234 OPENED APR 20, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Aug 25, 2021

8 J.m. Tatum Industrial Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry	Serious	$3,901	$2,341	Aug 6, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding	Serious	$3,901	$2,341	Aug 6, 2021	Final

Inspection 342464120 OPENED JUL 10, 2017Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Aug 30, 2017

8 J.m. Tatum Industrial Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 315305748 OPENED NOV 15, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 27 employees at the site · Closed Feb 23, 2012

8 J M Tatum Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes	Serious	$1,575	$788	Dec 21, 2011	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels	Serious	$1,575	$788	Dec 21, 2011	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vic)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection	Serious	$1,575	$788	Dec 21, 2011	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Dec 21, 2011	Closed

Inspection 302399738 OPENED FEB 21, 2001Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 38 employees at the site · Closed Jun 26, 2001

8 J M Tatum Industrial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise	Serious	$525	$225	Apr 20, 2001	Closed

Inspection 302399076 OPENED JAN 5, 2001Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 38 employees at the site · Closed Mar 20, 2002

8 J M Tatum Industrial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes	Serious	$875	$465	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout	Serious	$875	$465	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding	Serious	$2,500	$1,330	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools	Serious	$525	$275	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iiia) · Electrical wiring methods	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods	Serious	$700	$375	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations	Serious	$875	$465	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 2, 2001	Closed
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 2, 2001	Closed

Inspection 107093031 OPENED JUL 10, 1996Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Aug 13, 1996

#8jm Tatum Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout	Serious	$375	$375	Jul 25, 1996	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jul 25, 1996	Closed

Inspection 107093411 OPENED JUL 10, 1996Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 18 employees at the site · Closed Jul 23, 1996

#8jm Tatum Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2024, the Hattiesburg site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 35 workers: 2.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry.

Site and year	Workers	Cases	Rate	Industry median
Blendco Inc. Hattiesburg · 2024	35	1	2.8	3.6
Blendco, Inc. Hattiesburg · 2020	40	0	0.0	3.6
Blendco2017 Hattiesburg · 2019	35	0	0.0	3.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)

(c) General—(1) Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source, and rendered inoperative.

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.176(b)

(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4)

(4) The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load trailing.

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

Other cookie, cracker, and pasta manufacturing employers in Mississippi

Gigi's Cupcakes Flowood · 1 citation · $0
De Beukelaer Corporation Madison · 31 citations · $50,746
Mid South Baking Company, LLC Pelahatchie · 4 citations · $23,455

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

Blendco, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations