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West Side Fabrication LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Side Fabrication LLC ranks #574 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty31% serious
$194,672
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#574
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Side Fabrication LLC in Colorado Springs, CO has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $194,672. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on West Side Fabrication LLC: 8 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 51 violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #574 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious and 11 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fox Valley Systems, INC. in Cary, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $195,000 in current penalties.

6.4
violations per inspection
31.4%
of violations were serious
#574
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (6.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Side Fabrication LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Side Fabrication LLC runs far above peers (12.4x 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

$194,672 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($194,672) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $194,672 $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 West Side Fabrication LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.10.215.631.046.461.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 55MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6AJM PACKAGING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32BO'S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21PREMIER TOOL & DIE C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 46UNIVERSAL STAMPING INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 59ABSTRETCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27BEST DIAMOND PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8MADISON-KIPP CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4ARCONIC US LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8MARTINREA INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44VEHTEK SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18IAC SPRINGFIELD LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32MOBIS ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AMWARE PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17BRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28NORTH AMERICAN LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14IOWA PREMIUM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22West Side Fabricatio…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51
West Side Fabrication LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 51 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.

West Side Fabrication LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, West Side Fabrication LLC sits at penalty rank #322 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($194,672 assessed).

How West Side Fabrication LLC Compares

West Side Fabrication LLC's 6.38 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 (12.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2016-03-22

Last Inspection

2018-03-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,334

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. That's $24,334 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

31.4% of total

11

Willful

21.6% of total

13

Repeat

25.5% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

21.6% 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

$194,672

Current Penalty Amount

$194,672

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Side Fabrication LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Side Fabrication LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $194,672 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,334 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($194,672 here).

Kern Oil & Refining CO. $194,486 CA Fox Valley Systems, INC. $195,000 IL Advanced Food Products, LLC $194,000 PA Bridgford Food Processing Corporation $193,810 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Joon, LLC 8 insp. Cusseta, AL Motiva Enterprises LLC 8 insp. Port Arthur, TX Ajm Packaging Corporation 8 insp. Vineland, NJ Crystal Finishing Systems, INC. 8 insp. Mosinee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brazos Fence & Iron
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Kern Oil & Refining CO.
Bakersfield, CA
11 inspections $194,486
Fox Valley Systems, INC.
Cary, IL
2 inspections $195,000
Advanced Food Products, LLC
New Holland, PA
5 inspections $194,000
Bridgford Food Processing Corporation
Chicago, IL
8 inspections $193,810

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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 West Side Fabrication LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Side Fabrication LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 8 inspections, including 16 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 West Side Fabrication LLC have? ▼
West Side Fabrication LLC has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 11 willful, and 13 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $194,672.
How many OSHA inspections has West Side Fabrication LLC had? ▼
West Side Fabrication LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-22 and the most recent on 2018-03-06. This averages 6.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Side Fabrication LLC? ▼
West Side Fabrication LLC has been assessed $194,672 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Side Fabrication LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Side Fabrication LLC has 16 serious violations, 11 willful violations, and 13 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 West Side Fabrication LLC operate in? ▼
West Side Fabrication LLC 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 West Side Fabrication LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Side Fabrication LLC ranks #574 (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 West Side Fabrication LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Side Fabrication LLC's total OSHA penalty of $194,672 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (12.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fox Valley Systems, INC. in Cary, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $195,000 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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