This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Caprock Metal Works Safety Record

Lubbock, TX

F

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

Last inspected 07/10/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Caprock Metal Works in Lubbock, Texas has 59 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $2,350 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1996.

Caprock Metal Works, located in Lubbock, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 59 violations on file, 25 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,350.

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.

59 Violations
7 Inspections
25 Serious
$2,350 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($90)
Serious?
25 ($2,260)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $5,305 in penalties for Caprock Metal Works, later reduced to $2,350 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $125
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $25
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $740
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $60
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/10/1996 Referral? Lubbock, TX 3 $0
03/01/1996 Planned? Lubbock, TX 18 $2,000
07/22/1986 Planned? Lubbock, TX 9 $0
08/26/1982 Planned? Lubbock, TX 3 $0
04/15/1980 Follow-Up? Lubbock, TX 0 $0
03/11/1980 Planned? Lubbock, TX 17 $260
09/10/1975 Planned? Lubbock, TX 9 $90

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