Establishment profile
WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.
6210 SOUTH GARFIELD AVENUE, COMMERCE, CA, 90040
332811 — Metal Heat Treating
Summary
WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 19 years of recorded history, with $1,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 52nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 356 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $1,150 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3578 G | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3650 T29 | 1 | 1 | $200 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $50 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3650 T01 | 1 | 1 | $50 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3660 A | 1 | 1 | $50 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3664 A | 1 | 1 | $50 | May 2007 | May 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
Above average violations in NAICS 3328 within CA. Peer group: 356 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, 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 WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2007 | FRACTURE,METAL BAR,UNSECURED,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,UNTRAINED,UNSTABLE LOAD | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, 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 WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, 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 WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-23 | Accident | 6 | 1 | $1,150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, 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 WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 6 violations and $1,150 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN STEEL CUTTING, INC. operates in the metal heat treating industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.