This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Simon Metals Safety Record

Tacoma, WA · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 07/25/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Simon Metals in Tacoma, Washington has 47 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $21,610 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2009 to 2014.

Simon Metals, located in Tacoma, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $21,610.

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
27 Serious
$21,610 Penalties
Serious?
27 ($14,670)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($100)
Repeat?
6 ($6,840)
8002.8030 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2009
0247.5011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2009
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2009
8003.0020 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2009
8032.0005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2009
OSHA initially proposed $27,080 in penalties for Simon Metals, later reduced to $21,610 — a 20% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0620.7521 OSHA Standard
9 citations $3,300
8002.8030 OSHA Standard
3 citations $270
8062.0030 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,200
8032.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,500
8003.0020 OSHA Standard
2 citations $270
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/25/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Tacoma, WA 0 $0
04/29/2014 Follow-Up? Tacoma, WA 0 $0
09/25/2013 Referral? Tacoma, WA 1 $300
03/08/2011 Referral? Tacoma, WA 17 $12,010
06/25/2009 Planned? Tacoma, WA 16 $4,300
06/05/2009 Accident? Tacoma, WA 13 $5,000

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