HARDWICK CO INC
2308 1ST AVE SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35202
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Inspection records
Dec 8, 1982#13263413Dec 8, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13263413$013 viol.13 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13263413
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1982
- Closed
- Jan 28, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2308 1st Ave So, Birmingham, AL 35233
- 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 (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 IV | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 1983 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G05 III | Other | 9 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 1983 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1983 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 18, 1978#13179015Jul 18, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#13179015$1801 viol.1 violation$180 in penalties
Inspection #13179015
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 1978
- Closed
- Aug 14, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 2308 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35202
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Aug 6, 1978 | - | - |
Nov 30, 1976#13259676Nov 30, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13259676$09 viol.9 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13259676
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1976
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2308 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35202
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 II | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A02 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1976 | - | - |
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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.
3 inspections, 1976 to 1982. 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).
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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.