QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
2171 HIGHWAY 98 EAST, COLUMBIA, MS 39429 · NAICS 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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Nov 3, 2023#347079907Nov 3, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347079907$7,96410 viol.10 violations$7,964 in penalties
Inspection #347079907
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 2024
- Closed
- May 9, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,273
- Penalties on Record
- $7,964
- Site Address
- 2171 Highway 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $4,978 | $2,987 | Mar 26, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $2,765 | $1,659 | - | Mar 1, 2024 | |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 1, 2024 | |
| 01004C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 1, 2024 | |
| 01004D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 1, 2024 | |
| 02001 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
Nov 2, 2023#347079873Nov 2, 2023Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#347079873$6,63610 viol.10 violations$6,636 in penalties
Inspection #347079873
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 9, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,060
- Penalties on Record
- $6,636
- Site Address
- 2171 Highway 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Feb 13, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003D | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003E | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $2,765 | $1,659 | Mar 5, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2024 | - | Mar 1, 2024 |
Jan 8, 2020#344546890Jan 8, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344546890$47,91511 viol.11 violations$47,915 in penalties
Inspection #344546890
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 2020
- Contested
- Aug 3, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 23, 2022
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 willful, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160,577
- Penalties on Record
- $47,915
- Site Address
- 2171 Highway 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B10 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,747 | $3,374 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,747 | $3,374 | Aug 4, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 E | Serious | 2 | 3 | $6,747 | $3,374 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01004A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $9,446 | $4,723 | Aug 4, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01004B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01005 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,048 | $2,024 | - | Aug 3, 2020 | |
| 01006 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C14 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $9,446 | $4,723 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01007A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 C01 V | Serious | 2 | 4 | $9,446 | $4,723 | Aug 4, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 01007B | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
| 02001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Willful | 1 | 2 | $107,950 | $21,600 | Jul 29, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 | Jun 23, 2022 |
| 03003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 IV | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2020 | - | Aug 3, 2020 |
Sep 16, 2011#315304840Sep 16, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315304840$2,3802 viol.2 violations$2,380 in penalties
Inspection #315304840
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2011
- Closed
- Nov 4, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,380
- Penalties on Record
- $2,380
- Site Address
- 2171 Highway 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,380 | $2,380 | Oct 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 2011 | - | - |
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About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
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OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
4 inspections, 2011 to 2023. 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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 45,892 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing reported 3.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.7%; NAICS 33242 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source