SPRING VALLEY FARMS INC
501 PADEN ROAD, Gadsden, AL 35903
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Inspection records
Mar 23, 1981#13208764Mar 23, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#13208764$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13208764
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1981
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 690
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 26, 1981#13208566Jan 26, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13208566$8510 viol.10 violations$85 in penalties
Inspection #13208566
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1981
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 690
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $85
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | - | $240 | $85 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 E04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 3, 1977#13216999Feb 3, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13216999$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13216999
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 1977
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1977 | - | - |
Sep 4, 1975#13205661Sep 4, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13205661$1506 viol.6 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #13205661
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 1975
- Closed
- Oct 20, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 3 | - | $60 | $60 | Oct 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 B | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.169 Air Receivers OSHA citation code: 19100169 B03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Other | 25 | - | $55 | $55 | Oct 14, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
Sep 4, 1975#13205653Sep 4, 1975Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#13205653$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13205653
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Nov 27, 1973#13213905Nov 27, 1973Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#13213905$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13213905
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 27, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 590
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Sep 6, 1972#13197074Sep 6, 1972Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13197074$9010 viol.10 violations$90 in penalties
Inspection #13197074
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 591
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $90
- Penalties on Record
- $90
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M07 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.25 OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 | Other | 5 | - | $60 | $60 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.111 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia OSHA citation code: 19100111 B10 | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D02 | Other | 25 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 9 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1972 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
7 inspections, 1972 to 1981. 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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.