This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Filament Safety Record

Grand Junction, CO · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/02/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Filament in Grand Junction, Colorado has 64 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 53 classified as serious and $26,644 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2003.

Western Filament, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 64 violations on file, 53 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,644.

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.

64 Violations
4 Inspections
53 Serious
$26,644 Penalties
Serious?
53 ($19,144)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
Willful?
1 ($7,500)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (13 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $45,371 in penalties for Western Filament, later reduced to $26,644 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
13 citations $13,664
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $1,250
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $1,000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $2,672
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/02/2003 Complaint? Grand Junction, CO 26 $8,000
05/13/1998 Referral? Grand Junction, CO 15 $3,946
10/22/1991 Referral? Grand Junction, CO 13 $5,198
06/10/1991 Complaint? Grand Junction, CO 10 $9,500

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