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QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.

Company Details

Name: QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Jurisdiction: MISSISSIPPI
Business Type: Profit Corporation
Status: Good Standing
Effective Date: 13 Jun 1994 (31 years ago)
Business ID: 608115
ZIP code: 39429
County: Marion
State of Incorporation: MISSISSIPPI
Principal Office Address: 2171 HWY 98 ECOLUMBIA, MS 39429

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2015 640848301 2016-10-17 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 66
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E, COLUMBIA, MS, 394298096

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-10-17
Name of individual signing MELISSA SAUSSY
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2014 640848301 2015-07-18 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 51
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2015-07-18
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2013 640848301 2014-07-07 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 55
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2014-07-07
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2014-07-07
Name of individual signing KENNETH BREAKFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2012 640848301 2013-04-01 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 18
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2013-04-01
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2013-04-01
Name of individual signing KENNETH BREAKFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2011 640848301 2012-08-01 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 23
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 640848301
Plan administrator’s name QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Administrator’s telephone number 6017311222

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2012-08-01
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2012-08-01
Name of individual signing KENNETH BREAKFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2011 640848301 2012-07-19 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 23
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 640848301
Plan administrator’s name QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Administrator’s telephone number 6017311222

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2012-07-19
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2012-07-19
Name of individual signing KENNETH BREAKFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2010 640848301 2011-05-05 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 23
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 640848301
Plan administrator’s name QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Administrator’s telephone number 6017311222

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2011-05-05
Name of individual signing MELISSA JONES
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2011-05-05
Name of individual signing KENNETH BREAKFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
QUALITY WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2009 640848301 2010-10-12 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. 18
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2005-03-15
Business code 238900
Sponsor’s telephone number 6017311222
Plan sponsor’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 640848301
Plan administrator’s name QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E., COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Administrator’s telephone number 6017311222

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2010-10-12
Name of individual signing FRANK HARRISON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Incorporator

Name Role Address
Kenneth R Breakfield Incorporator P O Boxy 665, Columbia, MS 39429

Director

Name Role Address
Kenneth R Breakfield Director 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429
Maureen R Breakfield Director 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429

President

Name Role Address
Kenneth R Breakfield President 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429

Treasurer

Name Role Address
Kenneth R Breakfield Treasurer 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429
Maureen R Breakfield Treasurer 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429

Secretary

Name Role Address
Maureen R Breakfield Secretary 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429

Vice President

Name Role Address
Maureen R Breakfield Vice President 2171 Hwy 98e, Columbia, MS 39429

Agent

Name Role Address
KENNETH R BREAKFIELD Agent 2171 HWY 98E, COLUMBIA, MS 39429

Filings

Type Status Filed Date Description
Annual Report Filed 2024-06-03 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2023-02-27 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2022-04-22 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2021-05-24 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2020-03-31 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2019-04-12 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2018-04-16 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Annual Report Filed 2017-09-20 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Notice to Dissolve/Revoke Filed 2017-09-06 Notice to Dissolve/Revoke
Annual Report Filed 2016-04-29 Annual Report For QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
347079907 0419400 2023-11-03 2171 HIGHWAY 98 EAST, COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2023-11-03
Case Closed 2024-05-09

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 2097903
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 C01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-26
Current Penalty 2986.8
Initial Penalty 4978.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: (a) Transport Area - On or about November 03, 2023, a Transport Tech was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 104.3% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 89.5 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 400-minute sampling period on 12-12-2023. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (b) Upper Tank Shop - On or about November 03, 2023, a Welder was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 130.1% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 91.5 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 409-minute sampling period on 12-12-2023. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (c) Lower Tank Shop - On or about November 03, 2023, a Fitter/Welder was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 100.3% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 89.1 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 391-minute sampling period on 12-12-2023. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E02 IV D
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve. (A) Painting Shop - On or about November 03, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that a 55-gallon container of flammable (Sure Flow General Purpose Thinner) did not have a self-closing valve.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E06 II
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), was dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. (A) Paint Shop - On or about November 03, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to static electricity discharge ignition of flammable solvent (Sure Flow General Purpose Thinner) while being dispensed into a secondary container without being bonded.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 D02
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: (a) Facility- On or about November 03, 2023, the employer did not certify that a hazard assessment for the required personal protective equipment had been performed, exposing employees to eye, face and hand hazards .
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 C01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 15
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a) Facility - On or about November 03, 2023, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear 3M series respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 15
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Facility - On or about November 03, 2023, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees using a 3M series respirator exposing the employees to respiratory hazards.
Citation ID 01004C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F02
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 15
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter: a) Facility - On or about November 03, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were fit tested before using a 3M respirator series respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.
Citation ID 01004D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 K
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 15
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators. Facility - On or about November 03, 2023, the employer did not provide respiratory training to the employee(s) required to use a 3M series respirator exposing employees to respiratory hazards.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100254 D09 III
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced. a) Lower Tank Shop- On or about November 03, 2023, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard due to damaged cable leads on the welding equipment (PX20 T).
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: (a) Facility - On or about November 03, 2023, the employer had not developed and implemented a written Employees fit tested, trained con how to wear, clean and store the 3M Series Respirator. The company has developed a respiratory program.governing the usage of chemicals in the facility, such as but not limited to Jotun Thinner No. 17, Sure Flow General Purpose Thinner and etc., exposing employees to hazardous chemicals.
347079873 0419400 2023-11-02 2171 HIGHWAY 98 EAST, COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2023-11-02
Case Closed 2024-04-09

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 2097903
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100022 A01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-02-13
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 4
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: (a) Machine Shop - On or about November 2, 2023, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to welding leads, pallets, tools debris, and work materials blocking the aisles and walkways throughout the work area. (b) Lower Tank Box - On or about November 2, 2023, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to welding leads, pallets, tools, debris, and work materials blocking the aisles and walkways throughout the work area. (c) Upper Shop Top Deck - On or about November 2, 2023, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to mounted bolts, welding leads, pallets, tools, debris, and work materials blocking the aisles and walkways throughout the work area. (d) Plasma Area - On or about November 2, 2023, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to welding leads, pallets, tools, debris and work materials blocking the aisles and walkways throughout the work area.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L01 II
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (a) Warehouse - On or about November 2, 2023, employees operating forklifts throughout the facility had not been properly trained, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100179 G01 IV
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(iv): Multiple conductor cable was used with a suspended pushbutton station, but the station was not supported in some satisfactory manner that protected the electrical conductors against strain: (a) Upper Tank Box Deck - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not provide strain relief for the conduit to the #4 1-ton crane control, exposing employees to shock hazards.
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100179 J03
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: (a) Upper Shop Top Deck - On or about November 2, 2023, the #4 1-ton crane had not been inspected in the past 12 months, exposing the employees to struck-by hazards.
Citation ID 01003C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100179 L03 III C
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(c): All critical parts which were cracked, broken, bent, or excessively worn were not promptly repaired or replaced as needed for safe operation: (a) Upper Shop Top Deck - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not repair or replace broken electrical installation, cracked and pitted controls on the #4 1- ton crane, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.
Citation ID 01003D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100179 G01 V
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock: (a) Lower Tank Box - On or about November 2, 2023, employer did not ensure control box was free of damage on 1 ton crane #4 exposing employees to electrical shock.
Citation ID 01003E
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100179 J02 III
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): In the shop, monthly inspections of hooks, with signed reports, were not performed. (a) Upper top box deck - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not maintain a certified monthly inspection record of crane hooks as required, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100303 G01
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-03-05
Current Penalty 1659.0
Initial Penalty 2765.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 4
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) Machine Shop - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards. (b) Lower Tank Box - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards. (c) Upper Shop Top Deck - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards. (d) Plasma Area - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100028 B01 I
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-02-13
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: (a) Upper Tank Shop - On or about November 2, 2023, employer did not ensure the employees working from a platform above 4 feet in height were provided with adequate guard rail system that was not damaged or maintained, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100157 E02
Issuance Date 2024-02-09
Abatement Due Date 2024-02-13
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-03-01
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: (a) Machine Shop - On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not have monthly signatures on portable fire extinguisher inspection tags to signify they were visually inspected, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.
344546890 0419400 2020-01-08 2171 HIGHWAY 98 EAST, COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2020-01-08
Emphasis L: FALL, L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed 2023-07-18

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1531602
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 B10
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 3373.5
Initial Penalty 6747.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 the employer allowed its employees to use step ladders where the bottom support brace is broken, exposing the employees to fall hazards.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 D01
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-08-04
Current Penalty 3373.5
Initial Penalty 6747.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 the employer did not perform a hazard assessment of the lower tank shop to determine the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for employees working in the area, exposing employees to struck by, caught in and fall hazards.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 E
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 3373.5
Initial Penalty 6747.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(e): The employer did not remove from service defective or damaged personal protective equipment. (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not remove a damaged fall arrest system from operation, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 H01
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-08-04
Current Penalty 4723.0
Initial Penalty 9446.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Personal protective equipment (PPE), was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees. (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not provide payment for the employees prescription safety glasses to be used while grinding and welding, exposing them to struck by hazards.
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100133 A03
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that employees wearing prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses. (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not provide eye protection for employees wearing prescription lenses, exposing them to struck by hazards.
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 D01
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Current Penalty 2024.0
Initial Penalty 4048.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not have the restroom maintained is a sanitary condition exposing employees to health hazards.
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100184 C14
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 4723.0
Initial Penalty 9446.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Employer used slings without affixed and legible identification markings. (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not ensure slings and straps were provided with legible tags used to lift over 2,000lb steel tanks, exposing employees to struck by hazards.
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100253 C01 V
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-08-04
Current Penalty 4723.0
Initial Penalty 9446.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.253(c)(1)(v): High pressure fuel-gas manifolds were not provided with approved pressure regulating devices: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 the employer ensure a dual, high pressure fuel gas manifold on the LPG line was correct and/or operating properly, exposing the employees to fire and explosion hazards.
Citation ID 01007B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100253 D04 III
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.253(d)(4)(iii): Station outlets were not marked to indicate the name of the gas: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 the employer did not mark the LPG gas line indicating what gas is running through the piping exposing employees to fire hazards.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Willful
Standard Cited 19100028 B01 I
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 21600.0
Initial Penalty 107950.0
Contest Date 2020-08-03
Final Order 2022-06-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not ensure the employees working from a platform above 4 feet in height were provided with an approved form of fall protection, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Citation ID 03003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100305 J02 IV
Issuance Date 2020-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2020-07-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2020-08-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location: (a) Lower Tank Shop - On or about January 8, 2020 The employer did not ensure a water fountain that has a 120 volt live electrical line located 12 inches from the fountain was protected by a GFCI outlet, exposing employees to electrical hazards.
315304840 0419400 2011-09-16 2171 HIGHWAY 98 EAST, COLUMBIA, MS, 39429
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2011-09-16
Emphasis S: FALL FROM HEIGHT, S: POWERED IND VEHICLE, S: STRUCK-BY, L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed 2011-11-04

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 208440172
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100212 A03 II
Issuance Date 2011-09-26
Abatement Due Date 2011-10-13
Current Penalty 2380.0
Initial Penalty 2380.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100253 B04 III
Issuance Date 2011-09-26
Abatement Due Date 2011-10-13
Current Penalty 1785.0
Initial Penalty 1785.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 01
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 Q01
Issuance Date 2011-09-26
Abatement Due Date 2011-10-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 01

U.S. Small Business Administration Profile

Status User ID Name of Firm Trade Name UEI Address
Active P3137531 QUALITY WELDING & FABRICATION INC - J1CBLAF8YG24 2171 HIGHWAY 98 E, COLUMBIA, MS, 39429-8096
Capabilities Statement Link -
Phone Number 601-731-1222
Fax Number 601-731-1299
E-mail Address contactus@qualityservices.cc
WWW Page http://www.qualitymfggroup.com
E-Commerce Website -
Contact Person KENNETH BREAKFIELD
County Code (3 digit) 091
Congressional District 03
Metropolitan Statistical Area -
CAGE Code 3WLM9
Year Established 1994
Accepts Government Credit Card Yes
Legal Structure Subchapter S Corporation
Ownership and Self-Certifications -
Business Development Servicing Office MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT OFFICE (SBA office code 0470)
Capabilities Narrative (none given)
Special Equipment/Materials (none given)
Business Type Percentages (none given)
Keywords (none given)
Quality Assurance Standards (none given)
Electronic Data Interchange capable -

SBA Federal Certifications

HUBZone Certified Yes
HUBZone Certification Date 2023-07-19
Women Owned Certified No
Women Owned Pending No
Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Certified No
Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Pending No
Veteran-Owned Small Business Certified No
Veteran-Owned Small Business Joint Venture No
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Certified No
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Joint Venture No

Bonding Levels

Description Construction Bonding Level (per contract)
Level (none given)
Description Construction Bonding Level (aggregate)
Level (none given)
Description Service Bonding Level (per contract)
Level (none given)
Description Service Bonding Level (aggregate)
Level (none given)

NAICS Codes with Size Determinations by NAICS

Primary Yes
Code 333132
NAICS Code's Description Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332114
NAICS Code's Description Custom Roll Forming
Buy Green Yes
Code 332312
NAICS Code's Description Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332313
NAICS Code's Description Plate Work Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332410
NAICS Code's Description Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332420
NAICS Code's Description Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332439
NAICS Code's Description Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332811
NAICS Code's Description Metal Heat Treating
Buy Green Yes
Code 332996
NAICS Code's Description Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes
Code 332999
NAICS Code's Description All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Buy Green Yes

Export Profile (Trade Mission Online)

Exporter Firm hasn't answered this question yet
Export Business Activities (none given)
Exporting to (none given)
Desired Export Business Relationships (none given)
Description of Export Objective(s) (none given)

Date of last update: 15 Mar 2025

Sources: Mississippi Secretary of State