GRIFFIN WHEEL CO
2100 GRIFFIN WHEEL DRIVE, Bessemer, AL 35020
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Inspection records
Jun 17, 2004#307848002Jun 17, 2004Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#307848002$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307848002
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jun 17, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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.
Nov 24, 1998#302317813Nov 24, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302317813$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302317813
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 24, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 25, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jun 3, 1997#300958923Jun 3, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300958923$1,8751 viol.1 violation$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #300958923
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 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 |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0 - 0.002 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0 - 0.8117 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.3597 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 - 0.007 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0 - 0.0337 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0 - 0.535 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 - 6.2 | % |
| Silica (Quartz, Total) | 1 | 50 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.0317 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Aug 25, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 28, 1992#108953381Jul 28, 1992Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#108953381$6,3006 viol.6 violations$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #108953381
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1992
- Contested
- Dec 14, 1992
- Final Order
- May 24, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 141
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,400
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 20 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 31 | 0 - 31 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,225 | Feb 17, 1993 | Dec 14, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1993 | Dec 14, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J01 I | Serious | 4 | 10 | $4,500 | $3,370 | Dec 19, 1992 | Dec 14, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01006A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,625 | $1,225 | Dec 19, 1992 | Dec 14, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01006B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1992 | Dec 14, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 24, 1992#2180230Jul 24, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2180230$6806 viol.6 violations$680 in penalties
Inspection #2180230
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 141
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,950
- Penalties on Record
- $680
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C07 | Other | 3 | 1 | $975 | $0 | Aug 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIF | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $680 | Aug 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 7, 1989#105987887Jun 7, 1989Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#105987887$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105987887
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 12, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 5, 1984#211581Mar 5, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#211581$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #211581
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $0 | Jun 1, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1984 | - | - |
Sep 14, 1982#13240072Sep 14, 1982Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#13240072$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13240072
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1982
- Closed
- Sep 17, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020
- 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.
Mar 29, 1982#13249859Mar 29, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13249859$2156 viol.6 violations$215 in penalties
Inspection #13249859
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1982
- Closed
- May 5, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 141
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $215
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $120 | May 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $95 | Apr 20, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1982 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 22, 1977#13195979Nov 22, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#13195979$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13195979
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1977
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
11 inspections, 1974 to 2004. 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: spring and wire product manufacturing reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.7%; NAICS 33261 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source