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McSwain Metal Fabrication

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McSwain Metal Fabrication ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,650
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

McSwain Metal Fabrication in Englewood, CO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,650. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McSwain Metal Fabrication once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,713 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. For comparison, Custom Steel, INC. in Schofield, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,364 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,713
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How McSwain Metal Fabrication compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McSwain Metal Fabrication 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

$1,650 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 McSwain Metal Fabrication.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE DIMENSION G…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KOCH FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9NTN DRIVESHAFT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SMART CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JOHNSON CONTROLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE CONNECTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEW PRODUCTS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GANADEROS BORGES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CHOI APPAREL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5MAIN STREET GOURMET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PACTIV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1IOWA STEEL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENESEE PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACERO PRECISION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL CHEESE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0M&M MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FOX RIVER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SKY FACTORY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4McSwain Metal Fabric…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
McSwain Metal Fabrication has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 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.

McSwain Metal Fabrication in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: McSwain Metal Fabrication is the #30,648 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,650). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place McSwain Metal Fabrication at rank #2,455 of 4,429 employers ($8,713 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,650 OSHA penalties plus $8,713 WHD back wages (84.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How McSwain Metal Fabrication Compares

McSwain Metal Fabrication's 6.00 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

1

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2010-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,650

Penalty Reduction

38.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,363

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,713
Employees Affected
14
WHD Violations
15
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$622
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,713

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that McSwain Metal Fabrication owed $8,713 in back wages to 14 employees across 1 case and 15 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How McSwain Metal Fabrication compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McSwain Metal Fabrication Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,650 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McSwain Metal Fabrication, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,650 here).

Niagara Transformer CORP. $1,650 NY Chewelah Welding and Machine I $1,650 WA Trivan Truck Body LLC $1,650 WA Keystone RV Company $1,650 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Creative Dimension Group 1 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Koch Foods 1 insp. Montgomery, AL Heritage Industrial Finishing 1 insp. Akron, OH NTN Driveshaft 1 insp. Columbus, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Custom Steel, INC.
Schofield, WI
2 inspections $10,364
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Downers Grove, IL
4 inspections $10,360
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
Independence, MO
2 inspections $10,360
Blue North Forest Products, LLC
Kamiah, ID
4 inspections $10,360
Petdine, LLC
Fort Collins, CO
2 inspections $10,360

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What to do with this record

Use McSwain Metal Fabrication's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare McSwain Metal Fabrication against Custom Steel, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether McSwain Metal Fabrication's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • McSwain Metal Fabrication also carries $8,713 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 McSwain Metal Fabrication safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McSwain Metal Fabrication's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 6 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 McSwain Metal Fabrication have? ▼
McSwain Metal Fabrication has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,650.
How many OSHA inspections has McSwain Metal Fabrication had? ▼
McSwain Metal Fabrication has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2010-07-13. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McSwain Metal Fabrication? ▼
McSwain Metal Fabrication has been assessed $1,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 38.9% reduction). Additionally, $8,713 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does McSwain Metal Fabrication have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McSwain Metal Fabrication has 6 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.
Has McSwain Metal Fabrication been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against McSwain Metal Fabrication, resulting in $8,713 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does McSwain Metal Fabrication operate in? ▼
McSwain Metal Fabrication operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if McSwain Metal Fabrication owes me wages? ▼
If you believe McSwain Metal Fabrication owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $8,713 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does McSwain Metal Fabrication rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McSwain Metal Fabrication ranks #79,828 (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 McSwain Metal Fabrication's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McSwain Metal Fabrication's total OSHA penalty of $1,650 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Steel, INC. in Schofield, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,364 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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