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Meridian Specialty Vehicles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meridian Specialty Vehicles ranks #37,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,030
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meridian Specialty Vehicles in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,030. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $3,715 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Meridian Specialty Vehicles 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,715 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. For comparison, TJ Pavement, CORP. in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,745 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,975
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,715
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Meridian Specialty Vehicles compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Meridian Specialty Vehicles runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,030 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Meridian Specialty Vehicles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AGILEX FLAVORS & FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MANOR TOOL AND MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEBAUFRE BAKERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23D. A. STEIN CULINARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.H. ROUTH PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ORNUA (WHITEHALL) IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Meridian Specialty V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Meridian Specialty Vehicles has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Meridian Specialty Vehicles in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Meridian Specialty Vehicles ranks #16,919 at $9,030 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Meridian Specialty Vehicles ranks #3,371 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($3,715).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,030 OSHA penalties plus $3,715 WHD back wages (29.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Meridian Specialty Vehicles Compares

Meridian Specialty Vehicles's 5.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-25

Last Inspection

2013-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,515

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,515 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,030

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,745

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,870 from the initial assessment of $16,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,715
Employees Affected
8
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$464
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,715

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Meridian Specialty Vehicles owed $3,715 in back wages to 8 employees across 1 case and 9 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Meridian Specialty Vehicles compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Meridian Specialty Vehicles Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $9,030 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,515 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meridian Specialty Vehicles, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,030 here).

Permian Plastics, LLC $9,030 MO McCain Foods INC $9,030 WA Blair Strip Steel Company $9,030 PA Geo Heat Exchangers, L.L.C. $9,030 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Agilex Flavors & Fragrances INC 2 insp. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Republic Engineered Products 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ultramar INC.
Wilmington, CA
3 inspections $12,745
Accurate Forming LLC
Hamburg, NJ
3 inspections $12,745
TJ Pavement, CORP.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $12,745
Bristol Wave Seafoods, LLC
Dutch Harbor, AK
2 inspections $12,747
Alatrade Foods L.L.C.
Boaz, AL
2 inspections $12,749

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What to do with this record

Use Meridian Specialty Vehicles's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Meridian Specialty Vehicles against Ultramar INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Meridian Specialty Vehicles's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Meridian Specialty Vehicles also carries $3,715 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Meridian Specialty Vehicles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Meridian Specialty Vehicles's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Meridian Specialty Vehicles have? ▼
Meridian Specialty Vehicles has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,030.
How many OSHA inspections has Meridian Specialty Vehicles had? ▼
Meridian Specialty Vehicles has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-25 and the most recent on 2013-06-25. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Meridian Specialty Vehicles? ▼
Meridian Specialty Vehicles has been assessed $9,030 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,900 (a 46.6% reduction). Additionally, $3,715 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Meridian Specialty Vehicles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Meridian Specialty Vehicles 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.
Has Meridian Specialty Vehicles been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Meridian Specialty Vehicles, resulting in $3,715 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Meridian Specialty Vehicles operate in? ▼
Meridian Specialty Vehicles operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Meridian Specialty Vehicles owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Meridian Specialty Vehicles owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,715 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Meridian Specialty Vehicles rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meridian Specialty Vehicles ranks #37,975 (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 Meridian Specialty Vehicles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Meridian Specialty Vehicles's total OSHA penalty of $9,030 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, TJ Pavement, CORP. in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,745 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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