Alabama Metal Industries Safety Record

Birmingham, AL · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/15/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Alabama Metal Industries in Birmingham, Alabama has 108 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $67,543 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2023.

Alabama Metal Industries in Birmingham, Alabama has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Alabama Metal Industries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

41 of the 108 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Alabama workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.9 Alabama Metal Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$18,429 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 108 violations, $67,543 in penalties across 22 inspections
108 Total Violations
22 Total Inspections
41 Total Serious
$67,543 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($7,179)
Serious?
1 ($11,250)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 8 inspections (9 total) since 1979
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (17 total) since 1979
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1982
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1998
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 59 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $121,740 in penalties for Alabama Metal Industries, later reduced to $67,543 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
17 citations $8,872
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
11 citations $4,154
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $27,085
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $3,144

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Alabama Metal Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/15/2023 Referral? Birmingham, AL 3 $11,250
09/08/2021 Referral? Birmingham, AL 1 $7,179
02/05/2015 Planned? Birmingham, AL 3 $7,293
05/15/2013 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 6 $13,000
04/09/2010 Follow-Up? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
02/11/2009 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 5 $2,300
02/11/2009 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 13 $16,000
08/11/1998 Planned? Birmingham, AL 1 $1,020
05/16/1996 Planned? Birmingham, AL 4 $2,275
12/22/1992 Monitoring? Birmingham, AL 1 $500
07/24/1991 Referral? Birmingham, AL 1 $0
07/16/1991 Planned? Birmingham, AL 16 $5,900
02/16/1989 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
09/11/1987 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 3 $0
05/12/1987 Planned? Birmingham, AL 5 $400
06/30/1982 Planned? Birmingham, AL 24 $126
07/22/1981 Follow-Up? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
03/03/1981 Planned? Birmingham, AL 1 $0
04/08/1980 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 2 $0
05/01/1979 Accident? Birmingham, AL 3 $240
06/18/1975 Planned? Birmingham, AL 12 $30
11/20/1973 Planned? Birmingham, AL 4 $30

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