This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern Wine & Spirits of Colorado Safety Record

Denver, CO · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 01/22/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Wine & Spirits of Colorado in Denver, Colorado has 27 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $13,435 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2008.

Southern Wine & Spirits of Colorado, located in Denver, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 27 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,435.

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.

27 Violations
4 Inspections
10 Serious
$13,435 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($3,936)
Serious?
10 ($9,499)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2002
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2002
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
OSHA initially proposed $22,500 in penalties for Southern Wine & Spirits of Colorado, later reduced to $13,435 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $1,312
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $1,987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $1,312
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
2 citations $1,312
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/22/2008 Follow-Up? Denver, CO 0 $0
04/28/2006 Planned? Denver, CO 10 $6,560
04/27/2006 Accident? Denver, CO 2 $3,500
01/29/2002 Planned? Denver, CO 15 $3,375

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