MERIDIAN EQUIPMENT INC
5946 GUIDE MERIDIAN, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Inspection records
Jan 28, 2016#341213866Jan 28, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341213866$8007 viol.7 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #341213866
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 2016
- Contested
- Mar 10, 2016
- Final Order
- Apr 29, 2016
- Closed
- Jul 8, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 444210 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 296-24-47517(6)(B)(II) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $800 | Apr 7, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02001 | 296-842-14005 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02002 | 296-842-11005(2) | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02003 | 296-901-14016(1) | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02004 | 296-901-14012(6) | Other | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02005 | 296-24-47517(12) | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| 02006 | 296-800-31050 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
Mar 1, 2011#314764291Mar 1, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314764291$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314764291
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- 444210 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 23, 2001#115283350May 23, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#115283350$08 viol.8 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115283350
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2001
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0620710701 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 620.7150 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 620.7160 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 620.7188 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 620.5415 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 0620541105 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2001 | - | - |
| 01007 | 0243700702 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008 | 0243700502 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2001 | - | - |
Mar 13, 2001#304141203Mar 13, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304141203$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304141203
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2001
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0242302501 OSHA citation code: 0242302501 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 0242942303 OSHA citation code: 0242942303 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 0242942301 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 0240004506 OSHA citation code: 0240004506 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 0247350301 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2001 | - | - |
Aug 4, 1997#115328775Aug 4, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#115328775$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115328775
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jun 16, 1997#115328650Jun 16, 1997Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#115328650$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #115328650
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 5946 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 246.6007 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 0240780101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 1997 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1997 to 2016. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.