OSHA company record
Merit Gage, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Watertown, SD
- Inspections since 2023
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Current penalties
- $9,831
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
Merit Gage, Inc. had 1 OSHA inspection since 2023, with 3 citations and $9,831 in current penalties. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.212, General requirements for all machines (1 citation).
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OSHA inspections at Merit Gage, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2025 | 348164237 | Planned | Closed | 3 | $9,831 |
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OSHA standards Merit Gage, Inc. was cited for
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1 citation · $6,256
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
1 citation · $3,575
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(1) Energy control program
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Questions about Merit Gage, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Merit Gage, Inc.?
OSHA records list 1 inspection of Merit Gage, Inc. in Watertown, SD since 2023.
How much has Merit Gage, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $16,385 in initial proposed penalties and $9,831 in current penalties across 3 citations.
What OSHA violations has Merit Gage, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 1; 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 1; 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 1.
Is this the same company as other Merit Gage, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Watertown, SD only. Names merged here: MERIT GAGE, INC..