This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bowater Lumber Safety Record

Albertville, AL

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/13/1990

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bowater Lumber in Albertville, Alabama has 21 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $1,345 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 1990.

Bowater Lumber, located in Albertville, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 21 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,345.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

21 Violations
2 Inspections
8 Serious
$1,345 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
Serious?
8 ($1,345)
OSHA initially proposed $1,730 in penalties for Bowater Lumber, later reduced to $1,345 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
4 citations $360
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $300
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $140
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/1990 Planned? Albertville, AL 18 $960
10/31/1983 Planned? Albertville, AL 3 $385

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