Manufacturing · Valdese, NC

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. ranks #13,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$25,118
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #13,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. in Valdese, NC has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,118. 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 Yarn Group, INC. 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Slim Haney Machining, INC. in Tulsa, OK is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $25,124 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection: 43.8%
of violations were serious: #13,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$25,118
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$25,118 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Yarn Group, INC..

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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 Yarn Group, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. is the #6,514 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($25,118).

How Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. Compares

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.'s 5.33 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-24

Last Inspection

2013-07-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,186

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $4,186 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

43.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,100

Current Penalty Amount

$25,118

Penalty Reduction

7.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,982 from the initial assessment of $27,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	32	8.0
Total Penalty	$25,118	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,186	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,118 here).

Europastry USA INC. $25,123 NJ Slim Haney Machining, INC. $25,124 OK The Skydyne Company $25,112 NY PKM Steel Service, INC. $25,111 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Seneca Foods Corporation 6 insp. Geneva, NY Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, INC. 6 insp. Putnam, CT Vista Metals CORP. 6 insp. Fontana, CA Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. 6 insp. Waller, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Europastry USA INC.

New Brunswick, NJ

5 inspections $25,123

United Alloy, INC.

Janesville, WI

5 inspections $15,446

Slim Haney Machining, INC.

Tulsa, OK

3 inspections $25,124

Sloan Lubruication Systems

5 inspections $25,112

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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 Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 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 Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. have? ▼

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,118.

How many OSHA inspections has Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. had? ▼

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-24 and the most recent on 2013-07-18. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.? ▼

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. has been assessed $25,118 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,100 (a 7.3% reduction).

Does Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. operate in? ▼

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC. ranks #13,314 (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 Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,118 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Slim Haney Machining, INC. in Tulsa, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,124 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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