This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Emco Safety Record

Gadsden, AL

F

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

Last inspected 02/28/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Emco in Gadsden, Alabama has 48 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $34,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 1994.

Emco, located in Gadsden, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 48 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $34,550.

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.

48 Violations
9 Inspections
26 Serious
$34,550 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($34,550)
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($0)
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1983
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $39,800 in penalties for Emco, later reduced to $34,550 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $4,875
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
5 citations $14,625
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
4 citations $5,625
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $990
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/28/1994 Planned? Gadsden, AL 15 $3,750
02/28/1994 Planned? Gadsden, AL 18 $30,000
10/16/1987 Planned? Gadsden, AL 10 $800
06/24/1987 Planned? Gadsden, AL 0 $0
04/25/1985 Complaint? Gadsden, AL 0 $0
11/28/1984 Complaint? Gadsden, AL 0 $0
07/12/1983 Planned? Gadsden, AL 3 $0
10/06/1980 Follow-Up? Gadsden, AL 0 $0
09/03/1980 Complaint? Gadsden, AL 2 $0

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