This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

W. J. Whatley Safety Record

Commerce City, CO

F

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

Last inspected 10/31/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, W. J. Whatley in Commerce City, Colorado has 37 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $2,995 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1989.

W. J. Whatley, located in Commerce City, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 37 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,995.

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.

37 Violations
4 Inspections
20 Serious
$2,995 Penalties
Serious?
20 ($2,995)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $4,720 in penalties for W. J. Whatley, later reduced to $2,995 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $380
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $210
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $245
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $610
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/31/1989 Complaint? Commerce City, CO 10 $735
12/21/1987 Referral? Commerce City, CO 13 $1,700
06/02/1987 Planned? Commerce City, CO 12 $500
04/12/1984 Planned? Commerce City, CO 2 $60

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