77406 – Merchant Iron Works Inc: OSHA inspection 348856428
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77406 - Merchant Iron Works Inc OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 7
- Proposed penalty
- $5,425
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 4
OSHA opened inspection 348856428 at 77406 - Merchant Iron Works Inc in Sumter, SC on March 31, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 7 violations (4 serious), with $5,425 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational noise exposure (3 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
3 citations · $550
Occupational noise exposure
Course: Hearing Conservation for Noise-Exposed Workers →2 citations · $3,500
General requirements
- 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(a)
- 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) Protection from arc welding rays
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All 7 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134(c)(1) | Serious | 80 | $1,375.00 | $1,375.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.134(h)(2)(i) | Serious | 80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(a) | Serious | 50 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) Protection from arc welding rays | Serious | 80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| 02001A | 1910.95(d)(1) | Other-than-serious | 5 | $550.00 | $550.00 | September 25, 2026 |
| 02001B | 1910.95(g)(5)(i) | Other-than-serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 1, 2026 |
| 02001C | 1910.95(k)(1) | Other-than-serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 1, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 77406 - Merchant Iron Works Inc fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348856428, OSHA proposed $5,425 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 77406 - Merchant Iron Works Inc cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.95 (Occupational noise exposure): 3; 29 CFR 1910.252 (General requirements): 2; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 2.
Is OSHA inspection 348856428 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.