Tier 4 Systematic

STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC.

📍 6215 ST. LOUIS STREET, MERIDIAN, MS 39301🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-08-21
$10,500.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
324
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 6215 ST. LOUIS STREET, MERIDIAN, MS 39301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-08-21.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 13, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 25, 2014. Of the 12 total citations, 4 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,500.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $875.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,375.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,375.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 13, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.141(c)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 10, 2007Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 9, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: June 9, 2014Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. cited for?

STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,500.00. The inspection opened on 1995-08-21.

How much was STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,500.00 against STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. in MERIDIAN, MS. Average per citation: $875.00.

Is STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $10,500.00 is above the industry average.