Establishment profile
TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.
1024 S. 25TH ST., VAN BUREN, AR, 72956
332322 — Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. has accumulated 34 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $11,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 113 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 32 citations in this view · $11,375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 4 | 4 | $2,455 | Oct 1990 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $1,030 | Oct 1990 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 3 | 3 | $560 | Dec 1987 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 2 | 2 | $675 | Nov 1994 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | $675 | Nov 1994 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $225 | Nov 1994 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1987 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1987 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $450 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $450 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 D01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Nov 1994 | Nov 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Nov 1994 | Nov 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1994 | Nov 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 M01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
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 AR. Peer group: 113 employers. This establishment has 34 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TRI - STATE METAL WORKS 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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AR — for TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC., 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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. 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. 2 citations · 1S&S · 2 contractor.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6254996 | Fort Smith Plant Sebastian, AR contractor: Tri State Metal Works | Aug 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | — | — |
| 6254995 | Fort Smith Plant Sebastian, AR contractor: Tri State Metal Works | Aug 2005 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS 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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-09 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $3,600 | |
| 2003-09-08 | Planned | 13 | 9 | $4,350 | |
| 1996-02-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-11-02 | Planned | 8 | 8 | $2,025 | |
| 1990-11-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-19 | Planned | 6 | 3 | $1,400 | |
| 1987-11-17 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SEMCO LLCMORRILTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. 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 TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 34 violations and $11,375 in total penalties.
- How does TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- TRI - STATE METAL WORKS INC. operates in the sheet metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.