This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Faust Sheet Metal Works Safety Record

Lewes, DE · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/20/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Faust Sheet Metal Works in Lewes, Delaware has 13 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $7,005 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Faust Sheet Metal Works, located in Lewes, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 13 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,005.

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.

13 Violations
2 Inspections
13 Serious
$7,005 Penalties
Serious?
13 ($7,005)
OSHA initially proposed $12,740 in penalties for Faust Sheet Metal Works, later reduced to $7,005 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/20/2011 Planned? Lewes, DE 3 $1,115
10/20/2011 Referral? Lewes, DE 10 $5,890

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