Establishment profile
MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY
3855 N BUISNESS CENTER DRIVE, TUCSON, AZ, 85705
237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Summary
MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D07 III | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2379 within AZ. Peer group: 43 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 121 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AZ — for MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 41 citations · 11S&S · 36 contractor · $6,472 proposed / $6,147 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5052155 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $818 | $818 |
| 9908776 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $797 | $797 |
| 9302768 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Aug 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 9344054 | Hermosa Mine Santa Cruz, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $336 | $118 |
| 5058734 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Feb 2026 | — | No | HighNegligence | $252 | $252 |
| 9344056 | Hermosa Mine Santa Cruz, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $225 | $118 |
| 6308524 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Mar 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 9393809 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $196 | $196 |
| 9341610 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $160 | $160 |
| 9341607 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $160 | $160 |
| 5058736 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Feb 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5058735 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Feb 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5058733 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Feb 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6310508 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Sep 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 6310507 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Sep 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9393810 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9344922 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9344055 | Hermosa Mine Santa Cruz, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9341609 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9341608 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8934705 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8759172 | RAY MINE Gila, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Mar 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591125 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Sep 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586620 | Copper Queen Branch Cochise, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | May 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584350 | Copper Queen Branch Cochise, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584316 | Copper Queen Branch Cochise, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6587765 | Meridian Sand & Gravel Cochise, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6587731 | Meridian Sand & Gravel Cochise, AZ | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6587730 | Meridian Sand & Gravel Cochise, AZ | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6587729 | Meridian Sand & Gravel Cochise, AZ | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6587728 | Meridian Sand & Gravel Cochise, AZ | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6417112 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Dec 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6417111 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Dec 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6330676 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6330674 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6330675 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Jan 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6292849 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Mar 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6292848 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6292847 | Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc Yavapai, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 5045774 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Jul 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
| 5045760 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Meridian Engineering Co | Jul 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237310 - HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2026-05-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-19 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-01-12 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $700 in total penalties.
- How does MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY operates in the other heavy and civil engineering construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2. MERIDIAN ENGINEERING COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 1.45 compared to an industry average of 0.7.