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UNION FOUNDRY COMPANY
$396,915
penalties
218
viol.
28
insp.

UNION FOUNDRY COMPANY

1501 W 17TH ST, Anniston, AL 36202

Inspections
28
May 1982 to Sep 2007 · 13 safety, 15 health
Violations
218
across 28 inspections
Penalties on record
$396,915
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 146Willful 3Repeat 29Other 39

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Inspection records

Apr 10, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109675298$22,54043 viol.

Inspection #109675298

Dates

Opened
Apr 10, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Jun 13, 1996
Contested
Oct 29, 1996
Final Order
Sep 4, 1997
Closed
Jan 6, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
300
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
43
Violation Types
28 serious, 3 repeat, 12 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$45,075
Penalties on Record
$22,540
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 43 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Serious11$1,700$850Oct 10, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01002A1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Serious11$1,700$850Oct 20, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01002B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious23$0$0Oct 20, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01002C1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious12$0$0Nov 9, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01002D1910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D02 I
Serious12$0$0Oct 10, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 43 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 10, 1996Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#109674697$78,20014 viol.

Inspection #109674697

Dates

Opened
Apr 10, 1996
Closing Conference Date
May 7, 1996
Contested
Oct 29, 1996
Final Order
Sep 4, 1997
Closed
Jan 6, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
300
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
10 serious, 3 willful, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$107,125
Penalties on Record
$78,200
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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 Sampling16 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)10mg/m³
Arsenic, Inorganic20 - 0.0015
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)10mg/m³
Cadmium20
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts10.0062mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)10mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)10.0539mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume21.9 - 9.2579mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)30mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)10.0378mg/m³
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate20mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)10.0015mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)10.0114mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)140 - 22%
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)10mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume10.0128mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious12$5,000$2,700Nov 9, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
010021910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious12$5,000$2,700Jan 8, 1997Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
010031910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious88$5,000$2,700Oct 25, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01004A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02
Serious11$5,000$2,700Oct 25, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997
01004B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 D
Serious11$0$0Oct 25, 1996Oct 29, 1996Sep 4, 1997

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 1, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#109673368$00 viol.

Inspection #109673368

Dates

Opened
May 1, 1995
Closing Conference Date
May 2, 1995
Closed
Jul 27, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
335
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
VM and P Naphtha50 - 182.4844mg/m³
Xylene50 - 7.1423ppm
Apr 18, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109673327$5,09010 viol.

Inspection #109673327

Dates

Opened
Apr 18, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Apr 19, 1995
Closed
Aug 30, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
335
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
6 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$8,000
Penalties on Record
$5,090
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious25$1,875$1,150Jun 22, 1995--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02
Serious12$1,500$1,000Jun 7, 1995--
01003A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA
Serious55$1,875$1,150Aug 7, 1995--
01003B1910.108
Dip Tanks (Reserved)
OSHA citation code: 19100108 C05
Serious55$0$0Aug 7, 1995--
01003C1910.108
Dip Tanks (Reserved)
OSHA citation code: 19100108 E01 I
Serious65$0$0Jun 7, 1995--

Showing the 5 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.

Mar 1, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109672428$25,0006 viol.

Inspection #109672428

Dates

Opened
Mar 1, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Apr 21, 1995
Closed
Aug 30, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
270
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$28,825
Penalties on Record
$25,000
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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 Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Naphthalene130 - 0.4359ppm
Phenol50 - 1.5829mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious130$1,700$1,700Aug 22, 1995--
010021910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I
Serious14$2,125$2,125May 30, 1995--
02001A1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Repeat14$25,000$21,175May 22, 1995--
02001B1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Repeat15$0$0May 22, 1995--
030011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1200$0$0May 22, 1995--

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.

Sep 17, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109193474$1,0101 viol.

Inspection #109193474

Dates

Opened
Sep 17, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Sep 17, 1993
Closed
Nov 2, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
350
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,700
Penalties on Record
$1,010
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious11$1,700$1,010Oct 8, 1993--
Dec 18, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109240507$35,04015 viol.

Inspection #109240507

Dates

Opened
Dec 18, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Dec 18, 1992
Closed
Apr 21, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
25
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
6 serious, 7 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$58,400
Penalties on Record
$35,040
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 III
Serious110$2,000$1,200Apr 13, 1993--
01001B1910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03
Serious110$0$0Mar 9, 1993--
01002A1910.180
Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100180 D04
Serious14$1,500$900Mar 3, 1993--
01002B1910.180
Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100180 D06
Serious14$0$0Mar 3, 1993--
01002C1910.180
Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100180 G01
Serious14$0$0Mar 3, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 26, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110124393$33,6009 viol.

Inspection #110124393

Dates

Opened
May 26, 1992
Closing Conference Date
May 26, 1992
Closed
Mar 5, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
305
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
3 serious, 5 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$41,000
Penalties on Record
$33,600
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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 Sampling3 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Ammonia620 - 51ppm
Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust50mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)70 - 5mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 F02 III
Serious15$1,500$1,300Sep 2, 1992--
01001B1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V
Serious15$0$0Sep 15, 1992--
010021910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I
Serious11$2,000$1,800Oct 13, 1992--
020011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I
Repeat15$12,500$10,000Sep 15, 1992--
02002A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02
Repeat12$17,500$14,000Sep 22, 1992--

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.

Jan 29, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#110122710$00 viol.

Inspection #110122710

Dates

Opened
Jan 29, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jan 30, 1992
Closed
Mar 9, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
305

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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.

Nov 25, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110122777$10,7506 viol.

Inspection #110122777

Dates

Opened
Nov 25, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Feb 12, 1992
Closed
Mar 17, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
400
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
1 serious, 4 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$20,250
Penalties on Record
$10,750
Site Address
1501 West 17th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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 Sampling3 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)40mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust40
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)70 - 16mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Repeat12$1,750$1,750Feb 26, 1992--
010021910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 H
Repeat210$500$500Mar 11, 1992--
010031910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious110$7,500$5,000Mar 12, 1992--
010041910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01
Repeat110$500$500Feb 21, 1992--
010051910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Repeat11$10,000$3,000Feb 21, 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.

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About 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.

Standards cited

1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure18 citations · $21,195
1910.1000Air Contaminants17 citations · $27,405
1910.134Respiratory Protection15 citations · $92,995

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
594
Substances
32
Inspections
9

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

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