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COLORADO STEEL INC
$13,734
penalties
37
viol.
14
insp.

COLORADO STEEL INC

, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 00000

Inspections
14
Sep 1978 to Apr 2021 · 11 safety, 3 health
Violations
37
across 14 inspections
Penalties on record
$13,734
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 18Willful 0Repeat 0Other 19

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Mar 25, 1980Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#217905553$00 viol.

Inspection #217905553

Dates

Opened
Mar 25, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Mar 25, 1980
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
12
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4836 Van Gordon Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Sep 24, 1979Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18796169$00 viol.

Inspection #18796169

Dates

Opened
Sep 24, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Not recorded
Closed
May 1, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not recorded
Number of Employees
Not recorded

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
, Wheat Ridge, CO 00000
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Feb 26, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#217885722$04 viol.

Inspection #217885722

Dates

Opened
Feb 26, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Feb 28, 1979
Closed
Sep 11, 1979

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
12
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4836 Van Gordon Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I
Other1-$0$0Mar 22, 1979--
010021910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III
Other1-$0$0Mar 22, 1979--
010031910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01
Other1-$0$0Mar 22, 1979--
010041910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC
Other1-$0$0Mar 22, 1979--
Sep 13, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#217871888$02 viol.

Inspection #217871888

Dates

Opened
Sep 13, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Sep 13, 1978
Closed
Nov 6, 1978

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
12
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4836 Van Gordon Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.243
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
OSHA citation code: 19100243 C04
Other2-$0$0Nov 6, 1978--
010021910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045
Other1-$0$0Oct 30, 1978--
Inspections 11 to 14 of 14, newest first

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About these records

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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.134Respiratory Protection8 citations · $3,644
1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes4 citations · $0
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment4 citations · $350

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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