Golden Aluminum Safety Record

Fort Lupton, CO · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/24/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, Colorado has 25 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $59,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2012 to 2025.

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, 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 Golden Aluminum 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.

11 of the 25 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.

3.6 Golden Aluminum violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$29,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 25 violations, $59,000 in penalties across 7 inspections
25 Total Violations
7 Total Inspections
11 Total Serious
$59,000 Total Penalties
Serious?
4 ($29,000)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2012
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2017
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2012
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 25 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $85,805 in penalties for Golden Aluminum, later reduced to $59,000 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
5 citations $7,438
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $5,468
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $3,402
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $20,000
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Golden Aluminum in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/24/2025 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 0 $0
11/17/2021 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 2 $14,000
10/25/2021 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 2 $15,000
07/11/2017 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 2 $10,000
01/31/2013 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 7 $5,468
10/11/2012 Referral? Fort Lupton, CO 11 $14,532
10/02/2012 Complaint? Fort Lupton, CO 1 $0

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