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

John Blue Safety Record

Huntsville, AL

F

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

Last inspected 03/31/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, John Blue in Huntsville, Alabama has 42 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $9,885 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1994.

John Blue, located in Huntsville, 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 42 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,885.

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.

42 Violations
5 Inspections
10 Serious
$9,885 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($590)
Serious?
10 ($6,895)
Repeat?
1 ($2,400)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $10,220 in penalties for John Blue, later reduced to $9,885 — a 3% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
6 citations $195
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
5 citations $90
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $4,200
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $930
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $3,150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/31/1994 Planned? Huntsville, AL 11 $9,150
04/04/1984 Planned? Huntsville, AL 7 $0
10/28/1981 Planned? Huntsville, AL 3 $145
09/18/1975 Planned? Huntsville, AL 7 $160
08/26/1975 Planned? Huntsville, AL 14 $430

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