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Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. ranks #79,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$1,632
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,632. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Acme Wood Preserving, INC. in Princeton, WV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,630 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#79,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,632 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MODEL SCREW PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HARVEST RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOME BREW MART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACME MACHELL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERIFORGE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN NICKELOID C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERSEN USA ACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & B PIPING (W), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALERNO PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLAS MOLDED PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUGLER OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENTAGON SURFACES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEMESIS METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS PAPER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 122 SISTERS FOOD GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THERMOSEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Erickson Metals of C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. ranks #30,687 at $1,632 current penalty.

How Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. Compares

Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.'s 5.50 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-23

Last Inspection

2012-08-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$816

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $816 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$2,720

Current Penalty Amount

$1,632

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,088 from the initial assessment of $2,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $1,632 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $816 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,632 here).

Acme Wood Preserving, INC. $1,630 WV Moca Concrete Poles INC. $1,630 PR Alamo Paper Tube $1,630 TX Mountain View Vineyard Winery & Distillery $1,630 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Amsted Rail Company, INC. 2 insp. Groveport, OH Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 insp. Watertown, NY Model Screw Products, INC. 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Harvest Rice, INC. 2 insp. Weiner, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

KW Container
Troy, AL
2 inspections $0
Metal Roofing Supply
Jacksonville, AR
0 inspections $0
Acme Wood Preserving, INC.
Princeton, WV
2 inspections $1,630
Moca Concrete Poles INC.
Moca, PR
2 inspections $1,630
Alamo Paper Tube
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $1,630

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. have? ▼
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,632.
How many OSHA inspections has Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. had? ▼
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-23 and the most recent on 2012-08-23. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.? ▼
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. has been assessed $1,632 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,720 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. has 2 serious 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 Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. operate in? ▼
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC. ranks #79,866 (the lower half 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 Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Erickson Metals of Colorado, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,632 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Acme Wood Preserving, INC. in Princeton, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,630 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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