Manufacturing · Pueblo, CO

CF&I Steel, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CF&I Steel, L.P. ranks #167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty92% serious
$373,696
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#167
of 99,447 penalized employers

CF&I Steel, L.P. in Pueblo, CO has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $373,696. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CF&I Steel, L.P. 13 times over 5 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nationwide Homes in Martinsville, VA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $375,343 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
91.9%
of violations were serious
#167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CF&I Steel, L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CF&I Steel, L.P. runs far above peers (23.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$373,696 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($373,696) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $373,696 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is CF&I Steel, L.P..

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CF&I Steel, L.P. has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 37 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

CF&I Steel, L.P. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, CF&I Steel, L.P. ranks #102 at $373,696 current penalty.

How CF&I Steel, L.P. Compares

CF&I Steel, L.P.'s 2.85 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (23.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2020-10-30

Last Inspection

2025-08-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,746

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $28,746 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

91.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

5.4% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$470,778

Current Penalty Amount

$373,696

Penalty Reduction

20.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $97,082 from the initial assessment of $470,778. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How CF&I Steel, L.P. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CF&I Steel, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 37 8.0
Total Penalty $373,696 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,746 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CF&I Steel, L.P., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($373,696 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CF&I Steel, L.P. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, CF&I Steel, L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 13 inspections, including 34 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does CF&I Steel, L.P. have?
CF&I Steel, L.P. has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $373,696.
How many OSHA inspections has CF&I Steel, L.P. had?
CF&I Steel, L.P. has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-30 and the most recent on 2025-08-11. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CF&I Steel, L.P.?
CF&I Steel, L.P. has been assessed $373,696 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $470,778 (a 20.6% reduction).
Does CF&I Steel, L.P. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. CF&I Steel, L.P. has 34 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does CF&I Steel, L.P. operate in?
CF&I Steel, L.P. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CF&I Steel, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CF&I Steel, L.P. ranks #167 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does CF&I Steel, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average?
CF&I Steel, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $373,696 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (23.7x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nationwide Homes in Martinsville, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $375,343 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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