This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cahaba Chemicals Safety Record

Selma, AL

F

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

Last inspected 12/04/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cahaba Chemicals in Selma, Alabama has 35 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $1,820 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1980.

Cahaba Chemicals, located in Selma, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 35 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,820.

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.

35 Violations
7 Inspections
4 Serious
$1,820 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($30)
Willful?
8 ($1,100)
Serious?
4 ($290)
Repeat?
1 ($400)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $46,680 in penalties for Cahaba Chemicals, later reduced to $1,820 — a 96% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $120
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $300
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $30
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $60
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/04/1980 Follow-Up? Selma, AL 0 $0
07/22/1980 Planned? Selma, AL 9 $1,500
08/22/1977 Follow-Up? Selma, AL 0 $0
06/13/1977 Follow-Up? Selma, AL 0 $0
06/01/1977 Follow-Up? Selma, AL 0 $0
05/16/1977 Planned? Selma, AL 24 $180
05/16/1977 Planned? Selma, AL 2 $140

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