Western Foundries Safety Record

Longmont, CO · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/08/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Foundries in Longmont, Colorado has 56 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $25,038 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2025.

Western Foundries in Longmont, Colorado has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Western Foundries 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.

41 of the 56 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. Colorado workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.1 Western Foundries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$10,143 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 56 violations, $25,038 in penalties across 18 inspections
56 Total Violations
18 Total Inspections
41 Total Serious
$25,038 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($6,143)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($4,000)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1980
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1980
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1980
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1989
Violations decreased 90% over the past 5 years (5 recent vs 51 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $43,147 in penalties for Western Foundries, later reduced to $25,038 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
8 citations $687
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations $2,100
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $2,290
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $2,991
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $6,360

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Western Foundries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/08/2025 Planned? Longmont, CO 0 $0
10/26/2022 Planned? Longmont, CO 1 $2,143
10/26/2022 Planned? Longmont, CO 4 $8,000
12/09/2019 Follow-Up? Longmont, CO 0 $0
07/17/2019 Planned? Longmont, CO 0 $0
10/17/2018 Planned? Longmont, CO 4 $2,300
01/30/2013 Referral? Longmont, CO 7 $3,273
10/31/2012 Planned? Longmont, CO 1 $1,190
11/15/2000 Follow-Up? Longmont, CO 4 $687
02/03/2000 Follow-Up? Longmont, CO 0 $0
02/19/1999 Planned? Longmont, CO 10 $4,375
02/21/1989 Planned? Longmont, CO 8 $1,260
06/24/1983 Planned? Longmont, CO 4 $595
10/18/1982 Follow-Up? Longmont, CO 0 $0
04/27/1982 Planned? Longmont, CO 0 $0
10/28/1980 Follow-Up? Longmont, CO 0 $0
07/23/1980 Complaint? Longmont, CO 5 $540
07/23/1980 Complaint? Longmont, CO 8 $675

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