Establishment profile
METALWEST LLC
201 LEAWOOD DRIVE, GARDNER, KS, 66031
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
METALWEST LLC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $5,063 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 12 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
METALWEST LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $5,063 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $938 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0067 C02 V | 1 | 1 | $938 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $563 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4235 within KS. Peer group: 12 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for METALWEST LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-12 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $3,563 | |
| 2006-06-06 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-22 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers within KS, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CENTRAL PLAINS STEEL CO.KANSAS CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- MKS PIPE & VALVE CO.KANSAS CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUNSHINE METALS, INC.WICHITA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on METALWEST LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is METALWEST LLC's OSHA violation history?
- METALWEST LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $5,062.5 in total penalties.
- How does METALWEST LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- METALWEST LLC operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.