This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Express Safety Record

Birmingham, AL · Transportation & Warehousing

F

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

Last inspected 04/28/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Express in Birmingham, Alabama has 15 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $8,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Western Express, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 15 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 $8,500.

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.

15 Violations
2 Inspections
13 Serious
$8,500 Penalties
Serious?
13 ($8,005)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($495)
OSHA initially proposed $15,525 in penalties for Western Express, later reduced to $8,500 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $2,060
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $1,030
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $830
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations $580
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
1 citation $1,030
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/28/2004 Planned? Birmingham, AL 9 $6,600
04/27/2004 Planned? Birmingham, AL 6 $1,900

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