This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Dorsey Trailers Safety Record

Elba, AL

F

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

Last inspected 12/10/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dorsey Trailers in Elba, Alabama has 132 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $3,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1985.

Dorsey Trailers, located in Elba, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 132 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,865.

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.

132 Violations
22 Inspections
16 Serious
$3,865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
113 ($585)
Serious?
16 ($2,900)
Repeat?
2 ($280)
Willful?
1 ($100)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 5 inspections (21 total) since 1973
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (12 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $4,505 in penalties for Dorsey Trailers, later reduced to $3,865 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
21 citations $130
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
12 citations $190
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
12 citations $855
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
11 citations $30
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/10/1985 Planned? Elba, AL 10 $640
07/08/1982 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
05/24/1982 Planned? Elba, AL 0 $0
05/24/1982 Planned? Elba, AL 15 $540
11/14/1979 Complaint? Elba, AL 0 $0
06/26/1979 Complaint? Elba, AL 3 $0
05/15/1979 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
03/13/1979 Complaint? Elba, AL 35 $720
07/27/1977 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
07/17/1977 Accident? Elba, AL 4 $1,000
05/26/1977 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
05/11/1977 Complaint? Elba, AL 8 $200
10/14/1976 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
10/05/1976 Planned? Elba, AL 0 $0
09/21/1976 Complaint? Elba, AL 36 $315
09/13/1976 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
08/10/1976 Complaint? Elba, AL 1 $180
04/16/1975 Complaint? Elba, AL 0 $0
05/22/1974 Complaint? Elba, AL 10 $120
01/30/1974 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 0 $0
02/22/1973 Follow-Up? Elba, AL 1 $60
01/24/1973 Complaint? Elba, AL 9 $90

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