This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Trailer Works Safety Record

Caldwell, ID

F

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

Last inspected 07/16/1981

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Trailer Works in Caldwell, Idaho has 64 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $2,430 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1981.

Western Trailer Works, located in Caldwell, Idaho, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. 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, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,430.

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
12 Inspections
5 Serious
$2,430 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
57 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($1,900)
Repeat?
2 ($530)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (15 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1977
1910.0243 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $2,860 in penalties for Western Trailer Works, later reduced to $2,430 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
15 citations $610
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
8 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $490
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,090
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/16/1981 Follow-Up? Caldwell, ID 0 $0
05/28/1981 Planned? Caldwell, ID 4 $110
05/05/1980 Follow-Up? Caldwell, ID 0 $0
03/25/1980 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 0 $0
03/25/1980 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 7 $720
03/14/1979 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 5 $0
08/25/1978 Follow-Up? Caldwell, ID 0 $0
03/07/1978 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 20 $560
03/07/1978 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 13 $490
03/21/1977 Complaint? Caldwell, ID 5 $0
11/24/1975 Follow-Up? Caldwell, ID 0 $0
10/08/1975 Planned? Caldwell, ID 10 $550

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