SOUTHEAST FABRICATORS INC.
US 11 E, Cottondale, AL 35453
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Inspection records
Mar 16, 2018#343021788Mar 16, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343021788$6,9272 viol.2 violations$6,927 in penalties
Inspection #343021788
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2018
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 2018
- Closed
- May 15, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,895
- Penalties on Record
- $6,927
- Site Address
- 7301 University Blvd East, Cottondale, AL 35453
- Industry
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is struck by steel beam and fractures bones
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,398 | $3,079 | May 1, 2018 | - | Apr 27, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1926.758 Systems-engineered metal buildings OSHA citation code: 19260758 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,497 | $3,848 | May 1, 2018 | - | Apr 27, 2018 |
Mar 8, 2012#316384510Mar 8, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#316384510$3,5005 viol.5 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #316384510
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 7301 University Boulevard, Cottondale, AL 35403
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 Sampling18 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) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.000174 - 0.000318 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 2 | 0.000091 - 0.000166 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.0127334 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 4.139 - 12.576 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0.4896547 - 5.7813458 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0.0081041 - 0.9600551 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 4.139 - 12.576 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 3.838 - 10.69 | mg |
| Stoddard Solvent | 24 | 0 - 159.139677 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 24 | 0 - 55.770752 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Aug 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jun 20, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Aug 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 I04 I | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 2012 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2012#316301282Feb 28, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316301282$9,1006 viol.6 violations$9,100 in penalties
Inspection #316301282
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 9, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,400
- Penalties on Record
- $9,100
- Site Address
- 7301 University Boulevard, Cottondale, AL 35403
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $4,900 | $100 | Jul 11, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jul 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jun 27, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 I | Serious | 3 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jun 27, 2012 | - | - |
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 15, 2003#306610502Jul 15, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#306610502$6757 viol.7 violations$675 in penalties
Inspection #306610502
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 6, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $675
- Penalties on Record
- $675
- Site Address
- Hwy 11 North, Cottondale, AL 35453
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Methoxy-2-propanol | 1 | 1.904572 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 1 | 2.434972 | ppm |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1 | 0.336 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $675 | $675 | Oct 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2003 | - | - |
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 21, 2003#304720725May 21, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304720725$9,0007 viol.7 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #304720725
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 2003
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- Us Hwy 11, Cottondale, AL 35403
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Jul 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jul 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Jul 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jul 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jul 29, 2003 | - | - |
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.
Jan 9, 1992#110122892Jan 9, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110122892$3,54012 viol.12 violations$3,540 in penalties
Inspection #110122892
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 26, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,540
- Penalties on Record
- $3,540
- Site Address
- Hwy 11 North, Cottondale, AL 35453
- 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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $700 | $700 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Serious | 1 | 15 | $700 | $700 | Jan 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $700 | $700 | Jan 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Repeat | 1 | 40 | $240 | $240 | Mar 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Repeat | 1 | 40 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 23, 1989#17411570Jan 23, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17411570$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17411570
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 11 North, Cottondale, AL 35453
- 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 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 23 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
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.
Aug 21, 1985#2089407Aug 21, 1985Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#2089407$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2089407
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1985
- Closed
- Aug 21, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 11 North, Cottondale, AL 35453
- 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.
Apr 12, 1977#13235403Apr 12, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13235403$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13235403
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 11 E, Cottondale, AL 35453
- 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.
9 inspections, 1977 to 2018. 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.