Establishment profile
TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION
383 BELL CROSSING, MADISONVILLE, KY, 42431
332322 — Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $2,450 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 439 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 53rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 24 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $2,450 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $725 | Mar 1999 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $625 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 I09 III | 1 | 1 | $500 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 2018.00301 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 L01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G03 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
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 3323 within KY. Peer group: 439 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. 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 TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 24+ years. Most recent activity: 24 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 TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KY — for TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 1S&S · 4 contractor · $355 proposed / $355 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6691617 | Paradise #9 Muhlenberg, KY contractor: Tapps Welding & Fabrication | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6691616 | Paradise #9 Muhlenberg, KY contractor: Tapps Welding & Fabrication | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6691615 | Paradise #9 Muhlenberg, KY contractor: Tapps Welding & Fabrication | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7782421 | Hopkinsville Aggregate Quarry Christian, KY contractor: Tapps Welding & Fabrication | Jan 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. 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 TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-28 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $1,850 | |
| 1998-12-09 | Planned | 14 | 14 | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION 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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- What is TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION's OSHA violation history?
- TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $2,450 in total penalties.
- How does TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- TAPP'S WELDING & FABRICATION operates in the sheet metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.