This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Merritt Equipment Safety Record

Henderson, CO · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/17/2016

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Merritt Equipment in Henderson, Colorado has 50 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $20,490 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2016.

Merritt Equipment, located in Henderson, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 50 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $20,490.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

50 Violations
12 Inspections
19 Serious
$20,490 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($4,328)
Serious?
19 ($15,842)
Repeat?
1 ($320)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 2002
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1983
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1983
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $40,585 in penalties for Merritt Equipment, later reduced to $20,490 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $1,085
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $5,690
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/17/2016 Complaint? Henderson, CO 4 $1,085
07/07/2011 Planned? Henderson, CO 4 $0
04/12/2011 Planned? Henderson, CO 6 $7,130
12/03/2002 Planned? Henderson, CO 7 $5,000
12/03/2002 Planned? Henderson, CO 18 $4,000
11/20/1998 Planned? Henderson, CO 2 $962
11/20/1998 Planned? Henderson, CO 3 $2,162
10/30/1998 Planned? Henderson, CO 0 $0
03/16/1988 Complaint? Henderson, CO 0 $0
08/31/1983 Planned? Henderson, CO 6 $150
03/31/1981 Follow-Up? Henderson, CO 0 $0
10/31/1980 Planned? Henderson, CO 0 $0

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