Establishment profile
SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.
2520 SCHEIDT LANE, BONNER SPRINGS, KS, 66012
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. has accumulated 47 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $27,807 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 260 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $25,007 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $3,406 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 2 | 2 | $1,238 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 2 | 2 | $975 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $975 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $625 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I A | 1 | 1 | $6,468 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,695 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 L01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $625 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 D02 | 1 | 1 | $613 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C02 | 1 | 1 | $613 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G02 | 1 | 1 | $613 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G01 | 1 | 1 | $613 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $613 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IB | 1 | 1 | $613 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C05 | 1 | 1 | $613 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | $613 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3323 within KS. Peer group: 260 employers. This establishment has 47 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. 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 SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 2 statutes · 2 violations · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Feb 2008 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| FLSA Child Labor 1 minor involved | Feb 2008 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 2 violations · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected · 1 child-labor case (1 minors)
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 – Feb 2008 | Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | FLSAChild Labor 1 minor | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. 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 SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS 2520 SCHEIDT LANE · BONNER SPRINGS, KS, 66012 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Aug 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseDASHIELDS RECESS ASSEMBLIES FOR MIDDLE WALL AND FOR LAND WALLcontract · Last action 2014-04-01$107,342
- Department of DefenseSTEEL ARMOR FOR THE LD10 MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2011-03-14$10,945
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332312 - FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2014-04-01. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-21 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $11,319 | |
| 2007-08-29 | Planned | 22 | 22 | $6,213 | |
| 2007-08-29 | Planned | 8 | 7 | $3,150 | |
| 2004-12-27 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $2,750 | |
| 2002-08-07 | Planned | 7 | 7 | $4,375 | |
| 1985-02-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PARADIGM MACHINE INC.EL DORADO — 1 federal enforcement record
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- NORTH TOPEKA FABRICATION, LLCTOPEKA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 47 violations and $27,806.5 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHWEST STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.