This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U. S. Pipe & Foundry Safety Record

Birmingham, AL

F

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

Last inspected 09/08/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U. S. Pipe & Foundry in Birmingham, Alabama has 83 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $13,390 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1986.

U. S. Pipe & Foundry, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 83 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,390.

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.

83 Violations
23 Inspections
32 Serious
$13,390 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
51 ($570)
Serious?
32 ($12,820)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (15 total) since 1975
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $15,760 in penalties for U. S. Pipe & Foundry, later reduced to $13,390 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
15 citations $4,550
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
7 citations $2,140
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $800
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $695
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/08/1986 Accident? Birmingham, AL 1 $400
05/30/1984 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
05/25/1983 Planned? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
07/17/1981 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 10 $1,000
02/17/1981 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
12/30/1980 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 2 $200
10/29/1979 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 2 $0
01/15/1979 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
02/21/1978 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
11/02/1977 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 41 $9,720
04/05/1977 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
02/01/1977 Accident? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
11/05/1976 Follow-Up? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
10/15/1976 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 2 $0
01/13/1976 Follow-Up? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
12/22/1975 Accident? Birmingham, AL 6 $800
12/09/1975 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 2 $35
03/24/1975 Accident? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
12/10/1974 Accident? Birmingham, AL 1 $700
05/13/1974 Accident? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
02/25/1974 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 0 $0
02/25/1974 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 5 $60
05/15/1973 Complaint? Birmingham, AL 11 $475

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