MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. — a ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing facility located at 2800 S. VALLEJO ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,980.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-02-23.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,980.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332323). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 27, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 7, 2021. Of the 17 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,980.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,292.94 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for McSwain Metal Fabrication, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental safety
This facility's $21,980 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332323 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,573.
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What OSHA violations was MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. cited for?
MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,980.00. The inspection opened on 2021-02-23.
How much was MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,980.00 against MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. in ENGLEWOOD, CO. Average per citation: $1,292.94.
Is MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MCSWAIN METAL FABRICATION, INC. has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $21,980.00 is above the industry average.