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

Western Fabrication Safety Record

Kelso, WA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/15/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Fabrication in Kelso, Washington has 37 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $9,675 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2006 to 2011.

Western Fabrication, located in Kelso, Washington, 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 37 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,675.

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
5 Inspections
15 Serious
$9,675 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($450)
Serious?
15 ($8,625)
Repeat?
1 ($600)
8001.7005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
8064.6504 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
8634.0005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
OSHA initially proposed $12,000 in penalties for Western Fabrication, later reduced to $9,675 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0620.7470 OSHA Standard
3 citations
8634.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations $450
8064.6504 OSHA Standard
2 citations $900
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
2 citations
8001.7005 OSHA Standard
2 citations $450
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/15/2011 Referral? Kelso, WA 3 $1,500
02/09/2011 Referral? Kelso, WA 22 $6,975
10/27/2010 Planned? Kelso, WA 5 $900
08/29/2008 Referral? Kelso, WA 4 $300
01/23/2006 Planned? Kelso, WA 3 $0

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