Metal-Fab Safety Record

Wichita, KS · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/15/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Metal-Fab in Wichita, Kansas has 103 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 63 classified as serious and $54,849 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2025.

Metal-Fab in Wichita, Kansas 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 Metal-Fab 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.

63 of the 103 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. Kansas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.7 Metal-Fab violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 103 violations, $54,849 in penalties across 22 inspections
103 Total Violations
22 Total Inspections
63 Total Serious
$54,849 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (18 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (13 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1978
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (22 total) since 1977
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (13 total) since 1977
Violations decreased 99% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 102 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $87,528 in penalties for Metal-Fab, later reduced to $54,849 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
22 citations $6,008
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
18 citations $5,370
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
13 citations $782
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
13 citations $8,238
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $1,350

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Metal-Fab in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/15/2025 Planned? Wichita, KS 1 $0
10/28/2024 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
08/28/2024 Referral? Wichita, KS 0 $0
03/07/2019 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
07/18/2017 Planned? Wichita, KS 2 $12,313
06/25/2015 Referral? Wichita, KS 2 $14,000
01/14/2015 Planned? Wichita, KS 2 $1,606
06/26/2013 Referral? Wichita, KS 1 $2,975
12/17/2008 Planned? Wichita, KS 2 $956
10/29/2003 Planned? Wichita, KS 0 $0
12/06/2000 Planned? Wichita, KS 3 $563
12/06/2000 Planned? Wichita, KS 24 $11,025
09/16/1986 Referral? Wichita, KS 1 $300
03/29/1983 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
08/30/1978 Accident? Wichita, KS 42 $6,470
01/19/1978 Follow-Up? Wichita, KS 0 $0
09/01/1977 Follow-Up? Wichita, KS 0 $0
07/12/1977 Planned? Wichita, KS 20 $4,000
01/11/1977 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
08/07/1973 Follow-Up? Wichita, KS 0 $0
07/18/1973 Planned? Wichita, KS 0 $0
05/22/1973 Complaint? Wichita, KS 3 $640

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