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

Southern Metal Processing Safety Record

ST. Louis, MO · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 11/02/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Metal Processing in ST. Louis, Missouri has 43 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $11,100 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2011.

Southern Metal Processing, located in ST. Louis, Missouri, 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 43 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,100.

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.

43 Violations
6 Inspections
24 Serious
$11,100 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($11,100)
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
1904.0005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
1910.0110 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $20,350 in penalties for Southern Metal Processing, later reduced to $11,100 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $725
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
2 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/02/2011 Planned? ST. Louis, MO 9 $7,350
05/16/2001 Planned? ST. Louis, MO 12 $325
01/13/1995 Complaint? ST. Louis, MO 5 $1,500
10/26/1992 Complaint? ST. Louis, MO 14 $1,925
11/29/1983 Complaint? ST Louis, MO 1 $0
11/29/1983 Complaint? ST Louis, MO 2 $0

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