This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern Metal Fabricators Safety Record

Albertville, AL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/17/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Metal Fabricators in Albertville, Alabama has 27 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $35,292 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2016.

Southern Metal Fabricators, located in Albertville, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 27 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $35,292.

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.

27 Violations
5 Inspections
19 Serious
$35,292 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($24,990)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($6,382)
Repeat?
2 ($3,920)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2010
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2010
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2010
OSHA initially proposed $57,510 in penalties for Southern Metal Fabricators, later reduced to $35,292 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $5,600
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
4 citations $4,200
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $3,360
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $1,680
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $3,780
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/17/2016 Planned? Albertville, AL 2 $5,332
03/19/2014 Planned? Albertville, AL 3 $3,920
01/21/2011 Referral? Albertville, AL 5 $4,200
11/18/2010 Planned? Albertville, AL 17 $21,840
05/03/2005 Accident? Albertville, AL 0 $0

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