GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIES FOUNDRY CO., INC.
600 FOUNDRY ROAD, CALERA, AL 35040
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Inspection records
Mar 19, 2019#343867362Mar 19, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343867362$5,2162 viol.2 violations$5,216 in penalties
Inspection #343867362
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Final Order
- Sep 11, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 11, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,694
- Penalties on Record
- $5,216
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.25 OSHA citation code: 19100025 B07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,347 | $2,608 | - | Sep 11, 2019 | |
| 01002 | 1910.28 OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,347 | $2,608 | - | Sep 11, 2019 |
Feb 1, 2018#342925617Feb 1, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342925617$18,3764 viol.4 violations$18,376 in penalties
Inspection #342925617
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 2018
- Final Order
- Apr 23, 2018
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,376
- Penalties on Record
- $18,376
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,654 | $5,654 | Apr 5, 2018 | - | Apr 23, 2018 |
| 01002A | 1910.28 OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,654 | $5,654 | - | Apr 23, 2018 | |
| 01002B | 1910.28 OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | - | Apr 23, 2018 | |
| 02001 | 1904.39 OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,068 | $7,068 | - | Apr 23, 2018 |
May 12, 2011#315458174May 12, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315458174$5,2807 viol.7 violations$5,280 in penalties
Inspection #315458174
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,800
- Penalties on Record
- $5,280
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,200 | $1,320 | Jul 25, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,200 | $1,320 | Jul 25, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,200 | $1,320 | Jul 25, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 9, 2007#311011852May 9, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311011852$16,00021 viol.21 violations$16,000 in penalties
Inspection #311011852
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 7, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 21 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,750
- Penalties on Record
- $16,000
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (5 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,250 | $800 | Jul 13, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $600 | Aug 14, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,790 | Jul 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $600 | Jul 13, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $825 | Jul 27, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 9, 2007#311011837May 9, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311011837$4,5009 viol.9 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #311011837
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 2007
- Closed
- Feb 24, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 - 0.1378141 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0 - 0.0103643 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 8 | 0.3917 - 2.7682 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.1393642 - 3.6714964 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0 - 0.1028769 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Phenol | 4 | 0 - 3.048867 | ppm |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0.273 - 2.2165 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 4.5 - 9.7 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | 25 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Feb 20, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Sep 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Sep 26, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 19, 2001#303431894Sep 19, 2001Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Health#303431894$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303431894
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jul 30, 1997#300960234Jul 30, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300960234$9002 viol.2 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #300960234
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Repeat | 2 | 9 | $2,400 | $900 | Sep 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Repeat | 2 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1997#300960200Jul 30, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#300960200$7202 viol.2 violations$720 in penalties
Inspection #300960200
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $720
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Repeat | 2 | 10 | $3,000 | $720 | Sep 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1994#109188292Aug 3, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#109188292$36,00011 viol.11 violations$36,000 in penalties
Inspection #109188292
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 willful, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $43,000
- Penalties on Record
- $36,000
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 7 | 0 - 0.0013 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 7 | 0 - 0.0067 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 5.0428 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 7 | 0 - 0.1016 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 7 | 0 - 0.0243 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 0.0103 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 9, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VIIA | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Mar 14, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 N01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $1,250 | $500 | Jan 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 80 | $1,000 | $500 | Apr 24, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 10, 1987#101233872Nov 10, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101233872$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101233872
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 12, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 16, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 81
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 Foundry Road, Calera, AL 35040
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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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.
10 inspections, 1987 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source