Colorado Sintered Metals Safety Record

Colorado Springs, CO · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/01/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colorado Sintered Metals in Colorado Springs, Colorado has 45 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $15,812 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2021.

Colorado Sintered Metals in Colorado Springs, Colorado has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Colorado Sintered Metals among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

28 of the 45 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Colorado workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.5 Colorado Sintered Metals violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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45 Violations
13 Inspections
28 Serious
$15,812 Penalties
Serious?
28 ($15,812)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1986
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1997
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 45 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $33,174 in penalties for Colorado Sintered Metals, later reduced to $15,812 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $1,800
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $300
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $5,410
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $588
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $430

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Colorado Sintered Metals in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/01/2021 Planned? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
08/02/2017 Planned? Colorado Springs, CO 1 $0
03/18/2010 Referral? Colorado Springs, CO 3 $438
03/16/2010 Planned? Colorado Springs, CO 4 $1,225
05/03/2006 Planned? Colorado Springs, CO 7 $3,800
07/09/1998 Complaint? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
08/12/1997 Complaint? Colorado Springs, CO 10 $9,800
08/07/1997 Unprogrammed Related? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
09/10/1992 Complaint? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
12/29/1986 Follow-Up? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
09/15/1986 Monitoring? Colorado Springs, CO 0 $0
01/08/1986 Accident? Colorado Springs, CO 11 $400
01/08/1986 Complaint? Colorado Springs, CO 9 $150

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