This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1987. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Metals Safety Record

Westlake, OH

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 04/02/1987

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Metals in Westlake, Ohio has 35 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $450 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1987.

American Metals, located in Westlake, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1987. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 35 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $450.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

35 Violations
7 Inspections
2 Serious
$450 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($210)
Serious?
2 ($240)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $45
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $55
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/02/1987 Planned? Westlake, OH 3 $120
02/28/1985 Planned? Westlake, OH 0 $0
08/11/1982 Planned? Westlake, OH 17 $120
10/28/1976 Complaint? Westlake, OH 5 $0
08/22/1974 Follow-Up? Westlake, OH 0 $0
07/09/1974 Follow-Up? Westlake, OH 2 $25
05/24/1974 Planned? Westlake, OH 8 $185

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