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Western Forge Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Forge Corporation has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,020
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,534
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Forge Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Forge Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Royal Mobile DBA Cricket Wireless in Birmingham, AL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
32%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Western Forge Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Forge Corporation runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$3,020 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Western Forge Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Western Forge Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,775 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,020 - a 20.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,510. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-01-26 to 2010-02-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-26

Last Inspection

2010-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,510 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,775

Current Penalty Amount

$3,020

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $755 from the initial assessment of $3,775. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Western Forge Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Forge Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $3,020 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,510 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Forge Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Forge Corporation's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western Forge Corporation have? ▼
Western Forge Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Forge Corporation had? ▼
Western Forge Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-26 and the most recent on 2010-02-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Forge Corporation? ▼
Western Forge Corporation has been assessed $3,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,775 (a 20.0% reduction).
What industry does Western Forge Corporation operate in? ▼
Western Forge Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332212). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Western Forge Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Forge Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $3,020 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Royal Mobile DBA Cricket Wireless in Birmingham, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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