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

Southern Ductile Casting Safety Record

Bessemer, AL

F

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

Last inspected 07/30/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Ductile Casting in Bessemer, Alabama has 46 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $1,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1985.

Southern Ductile Casting, located in Bessemer, 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 46 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,000.

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.

46 Violations
5 Inspections
13 Serious
$1,000 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($0)
Serious?
13 ($1,000)
OSHA initially proposed $3,220 in penalties for Southern Ductile Casting, later reduced to $1,000 — a 69% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
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1910.0252 OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/30/1985 Complaint? Bessemer, AL 0 $0
10/27/1983 Follow-Up? Bessemer, AL 0 $0
03/29/1983 Follow-Up? Bessemer, AL 0 $0
12/06/1982 Planned? Bessemer, AL 39 $700
12/06/1982 Planned? Bessemer, AL 7 $300

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