Southwest Forest Products Safety Record

Phoenix, AZ · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/11/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southwest Forest Products in Phoenix, Arizona has 19 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $22,175 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2018.

Southwest Forest Products in Phoenix, Arizona has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Southwest Forest Products among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

9 of the 19 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Arizona workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.8 Southwest Forest Products violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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19 Violations
4 Inspections
9 Serious
$22,175 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
Serious?
9 ($22,175)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 19 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $34,250 in penalties for Southwest Forest Products, later reduced to $22,175 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $7,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $4,000
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
2 citations
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations $2,000

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southwest Forest Products in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/11/2018 Referral? Phoenix, AZ 2 $500
09/08/2016 Complaint? Phoenix, AZ 2 $0
02/22/2005 Complaint? Phoenix, AZ 2 $4,000
07/17/2003 Complaint? Phoenix, AZ 13 $17,675

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