This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

National Metals Safety Record

Tucson, AZ

F

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

Last inspected 02/21/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, National Metals in Tucson, Arizona has 47 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $13,831 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1997.

National Metals, located in Tucson, Arizona, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 47 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,831.

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.

47 Violations
6 Inspections
14 Serious
$13,831 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($1,000)
Serious?
14 ($12,831)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1994
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1994
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1994
2304.03 A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1994
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $20,800 in penalties for National Metals, later reduced to $13,831 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $562
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $1,600
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations
2304.03 A OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,484
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $984
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/21/1997 Accident? Tucson, AZ 25 $8,675
01/18/1996 Follow-Up? Tucson, AZ 0 $0
10/25/1994 Complaint? Tucson, AZ 6 $1,969
10/25/1994 Complaint? Tucson, AZ 12 $3,188
11/29/1991 Planned? Tucson, AZ 4 $0
10/04/1982 Follow-Up? Tucson, AZ 0 $0

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