Inspection #110121092
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of MUELLER CO at 956 Industrial Blvd., Albertville, AL 35950 on Aug 29, 1991. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 30, 1992.
OSHA documented 23 violations (22 serious, 1 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $8,350. This inspection is linked to 2 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 49 air monitoring samples covering 9 substances during this inspection, including Ammonia, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction), Formaldehyde, and 4 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 110121092
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Aug 29, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 30, 1992
- Total Violations
- 23
- Penalties on Record
- $8,350
- Initial Penalties
- $16,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Establishment
- Name
- MUELLER CO
- Address
- 956 Industrial Blvd., Albertville, AL 35950
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #309577963 | Mar 1, 2006 | Complaint (B) | 8 violations | $4,300 |
| #309577971 | Feb 28, 2006 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | $5,500 |
| #300965258 | Jun 23, 1998 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300965241 | Jun 23, 1998 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300958345 | Apr 22, 1997 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #109671479 | Nov 29, 1994 | Planned (H) | 22 violations | $36,500 |
| #110120557 | Aug 29, 1991 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $980 |
| #105988885 | Nov 29, 1988 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101234862 | Oct 28, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 20 violations | $1,120 |
| #1158633 | Sep 20, 1984 | Planned (H) | 9 violations | $850 |
| #13273867 | Jul 19, 1983 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #13220827 | May 19, 1983 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13252457 | Oct 20, 1982 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #13239769 | Jan 27, 1981 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13207196 | Mar 5, 1979 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #13183439 | Dec 11, 1978 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13206842 | Jan 25, 1978 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13206818 | Dec 6, 1977 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13206792 | Nov 3, 1977 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #13206677 | Sep 9, 1977 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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.
Inspection closed Oct 30, 1992.
22 serious, 1 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling9 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5 | 0 - 11 | ppm |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 - 0.0066 | |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0 - 0.0229 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate | 1 | 0.0003 | mg/m³ |
| n-Butyl Acetate | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 30 | 0 - 28 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 3 | 1.4925 - 3.1532 | ppm |
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).
Violations
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,875 | $900 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Feb 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $1,125 | $600 | Apr 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G01 | Serious | $1,500 | $800 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I04 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J01 I | Serious | $1,500 | $800 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IB | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 M02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 II | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 1992 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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