FAA Proposes $67,500 Fine Against MIA Solutions, LLC for Alleged Violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $67,500 civil penalty against MIA Solutions LLC of Doral, Florida, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.  

The FAA alleges that in October 2024, MIA Solutions offered a total of 17 shipments of JBL Endurance Race Bluetooth Earbuds containing lithium-ion batteries to DHL Express for transportation by air. Lithium-ion batteries are classified as a hazardous material.  

The FAA alleges the shipments were not accompanied by the required hazardous materials transportation documentation, and the materials were not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, or in the proper condition for shipment. Further, the FAA alleges MIA Solutions did not provide the required emergency response information and failed to properly train the employee who prepared the shipments on transportation of hazmat by air.  

MIA Solutions has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s notice to respond to the agency.