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

Southline Metal Products Safety Record

Houston, TX · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/21/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southline Metal Products in Houston, Texas has 104 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 57 classified as serious and $44,230 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2014.

Southline Metal Products, located in Houston, Texas, 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 104 violations on file, 57 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $44,230.

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.

104 Violations
15 Inspections
57 Serious
$44,230 Penalties
Serious?
57 ($42,270)
Other-than-Serious?
47 ($1,960)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (13 total) since 1975
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (15 total) since 1975
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $61,610 in penalties for Southline Metal Products, later reduced to $44,230 — a 28% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
15 citations $13,055
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
13 citations $7,810
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $2,350
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
8 citations $7,805
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $30
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/21/2014 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
09/02/1998 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $675
12/28/1994 Complaint? Houston, TX 13 $15,400
12/28/1994 Complaint? Houston, TX 12 $3,350
08/04/1993 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/11/1992 Complaint? Houston, TX 30 $20,775
06/21/1990 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
04/17/1990 Planned? Houston, TX 5 $1,640
08/31/1988 Planned? Houston, TX 7 $330
04/16/1987 Planned? Houston, TX 6 $150
04/16/1983 Planned? Houston, TX 1 $0
06/04/1982 Planned? Houston, TX 7 $450
08/20/1980 Planned? Houston, TX 2 $600
07/18/1975 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 0 $0
05/15/1975 Planned? Houston, TX 20 $860

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