COORS BREWING CO.
133 FORD STREET, GOLDEN, CO 80401
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Inspection records
Feb 17, 2006#309192110Feb 17, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309192110$1,8751 viol.1 violation$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #309192110
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2006
- Closed
- Apr 6, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,775
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 10th & Ford, Golden, CO 80401
- Industry
- 312120 Breweries
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 3 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Apr 3, 2006 | - | - |
Feb 24, 2005#307653345Feb 24, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307653345$21,15011 viol.11 violations$21,150 in penalties
Inspection #307653345
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2005
- Closed
- Sep 30, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,150
- Penalties on Record
- $21,150
- Site Address
- 10th & Ford, Golden, CO 80401
- Industry
- 312120 Breweries
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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 II | Other | 2 | 13 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Sep 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Aug 11, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Other | 2 | 13 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Aug 11, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Other | 2 | 13 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Aug 11, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06 | Other | 1 | 13 | $0 | $5,000 | Aug 11, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 23, 2004#306229329Feb 23, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#306229329$10,0002 viol.2 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #306229329
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 2004
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,607
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 13th & Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
- Industry
- 312120 Breweries
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Three employees burn bodies by steam leak
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Other | 1 | 18 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Other | 1 | 18 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Dec 1, 2004 | - | - |
Sep 11, 2000#303618755Sep 11, 2000Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#303618755$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303618755
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 2000
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 99
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Coors Brewery, Malt House #2, On 32nd St., Golden, CO 80401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
May 15, 1996#109576397May 15, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109576397$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #109576397
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 133 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 3 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Jul 2, 1996 | - | - |
Jul 17, 1995#109573196Jul 17, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109573196$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109573196
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1995
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 133 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
- 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.
Mar 22, 1994#109543736Mar 22, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109543736$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109543736
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 12, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 133 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
- 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.
Jun 8, 1993#109538173Jun 8, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109538173$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109538173
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 133 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
- 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.
May 2, 1990#101220291May 2, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101220291$1,6004 viol.4 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #101220291
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1990
- Contested
- Nov 13, 1990
- Final Order
- Feb 16, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 21, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6,700
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- Brewing Division, Golden, CO 80401
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9 | 0 - 40 | |
| Carbon Dioxide | 5 | 1981 - 5140 | ppm |
| Iodine | 19 | 0 - 1.2 | ppm |
| Phosphoric Acid | 19 | 0 - 0.035 |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 8 | $900 | $900 | Mar 4, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $700 | $700 | Jun 4, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01002C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Feb 16, 1993 |
Jul 11, 1989#101435279Jul 11, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#101435279$2,2506 viol.6 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #101435279
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1989
- Contested
- Jan 10, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6,700
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- Brewing Division, Golden, CO 80401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jan 10, 1990. Final orders are recorded through May 20, 1991. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 8 | 0 | f/cc |
| Carbon Dioxide | 6 | 2600 - 5400 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 29 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Phosphine | 23 | 0 - 3.8 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 1 | 999 | $1,000 | $600 | May 20, 1994 | Jan 10, 1990 | May 20, 1991 |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 13 | 63 | $900 | $450 | Sep 30, 1996 | Jan 10, 1990 | May 20, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Other | 4 | 4 | $800 | $480 | Feb 28, 1991 | Jan 10, 1990 | May 20, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 3 | 3 | $800 | $480 | Feb 28, 1991 | Jan 10, 1990 | May 20, 1991 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07 | Other | 1 | 22 | $400 | $240 | Feb 28, 1991 | Jan 10, 1990 | May 20, 1991 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
12 inspections, 1989 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: breweries reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.1%; NAICS 31212 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source