CHOWEL USA, INC.
10 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR, Fort Deposit, AL 36032 · NAICS 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Nov 8, 2018#343596037Nov 8, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343596037$4,5002 viol.2 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #343596037
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 29, 2019
- Closed
- Aug 8, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,795
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 10 Industrial Parkway, Fort Deposit, AL 36032
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,497 | $4,500 | Jan 8, 2019 | - | Jan 29, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Other | 1 | 17 | $3,298 | $0 | Jan 15, 2019 | - | Jan 29, 2019 |
Oct 4, 2016#341821445Oct 4, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#341821445$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341821445
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 2016
- Final Order
- Dec 22, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10 Industrial Park Dr, Fort Deposit, AL 36032
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Dec 22, 2016 | |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2016 | - | Dec 22, 2016 |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2016 | - | Dec 22, 2016 |
Jul 1, 2016#341595908Jul 1, 2016Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#341595908$6,5604 viol.4 violations$6,560 in penalties
Inspection #341595908
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 26, 2016
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,924
- Penalties on Record
- $6,560
- Site Address
- 10 Industrial Park Dr, Fort Deposit, AL 36032
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $6,236 | $2,930 | - | Oct 26, 2016 | |
| 01002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,988 | $2,930 | Oct 28, 2016 | - | Oct 26, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $700 | $700 | - | Oct 26, 2016 | |
| 02002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 2016 | - | Oct 26, 2016 |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
3 inspections, 2016 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 15,830 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.