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Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty58% serious
$28,000
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. in Toledo, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eurotranciatura U.S.a., LLC in Paris, TN is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $28,000 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
57.9%
of violations were serious
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.311.721.030.439.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOLDTHREAD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MOLY MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SMITTY'S SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Schweid And Sons, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PRIORITY PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38CONCORD SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PRIME PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALTY PROMOTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KENOSHA BEEF INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SILK CITY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12US STONE IND. LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD COAST TRUSS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ROTARY CORPORATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLOW FORK PALLET CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EDELBROCK PERMANENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POTTS WELDING & BOIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Meldrum Mechanical S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. ranks #5,715 at $28,000 current penalty.

How Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. Compares

Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.'s 6.33 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-05

Last Inspection

2016-12-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $9,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

57.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

42.1% 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

$42,075

Current Penalty Amount

$28,000

Penalty Reduction

33.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,075 from the initial assessment of $42,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $28,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,000 here).

Transcendia $28,000 MI Mueller Industries DBA Mueller Brass $28,000 MI Eurotranciatura U.S.a., LLC $28,000 TN CST Industries, INC $28,000 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Goldthread LLC 3 insp. Springfield, MA Moly Manufacturing INC 3 insp. Ellsworth, KS Smitty's Supply, INC. 3 insp. Roseland, LA Schweid And Sons 3 insp. Carlstadt, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Transcendia
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $28,000
Mueller Industries DBA Mueller Brass
Port Huron, MI
3 inspections $28,000
Eurotranciatura U.S.a., LLC
Paris, TN
4 inspections $28,000
CST Industries, INC
Winchester, TN
2 inspections $28,000
Double 'R' Sharpening
Meadville, PA
2 inspections $28,000

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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 Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. have? ▼
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. had? ▼
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-05 and the most recent on 2016-12-02. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.? ▼
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. has been assessed $28,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,075 (a 33.5% reduction).
Does Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meldrum Mechanical Services, 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 Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC. ranks #11,591 (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 Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meldrum Mechanical Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eurotranciatura U.S.a., LLC in Paris, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,000 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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