Mega MS Ltd has one OSHA inspection on record in Texas.
OSHA opened it on Oct 7, 2015 as part of a related case, in Highlands.
From that inspection OSHA issued 1 citation item: 1 serious.
OSHA proposed $3,600 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $1,800, down 50%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Mega MS Ltd averages $1,800 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $3,600 | $1,800 | Nov 19, 2015 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i)
(3) Welding or cutting containers—(i) Used containers. No welding, cutting, or other hot work shall be performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other containers until they have been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain that there are no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. Any pipe lines or connections to the drum or vessel shall be disconnected or blanked.
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.