This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Axis Steel Safety Record

Craig, CO · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 05/15/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Axis Steel in Craig, Colorado has 34 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $6,756 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2012.

Axis Steel, located in Craig, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 34 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,756.

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.

34 Violations
3 Inspections
16 Serious
$6,756 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($1,158)
Serious?
16 ($5,598)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2002
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2002
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $11,260 in penalties for Axis Steel, later reduced to $6,756 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $450
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
3 citations $450
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $1,080
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/15/2012 Referral? Craig, CO 9 $3,888
04/02/2012 Complaint? Craig, CO 7 $648
09/16/2002 Complaint? Craig, CO 18 $2,220

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