Inspection #18387043
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of OPELIKA FOUNDRY CO. at 1 Williamson Ave., Opelika, AL 36801 on Aug 15, 1989. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jun 24, 1991.
OSHA documented 22 violations (6 serious, 9 repeat, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $8,850. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 192 air monitoring samples covering 16 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium Fume (as Cd), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co), and 11 more.
This employer has 11 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 18387043
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1991
- Total Violations
- 22
- Penalties on Record
- $8,850
- Initial Penalties
- $14,700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 1 Williamson Ave., Opelika, AL 36801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302619440 | Jun 22, 2000 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #300332285 | May 13, 1998 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300332467 | May 13, 1998 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300327301 | Feb 13, 1997 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #106096845 | Aug 17, 1994 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #106099773 | Aug 17, 1994 | Follow-Up (F) | 2 violations | $5,625 |
| #106093685 | Dec 16, 1993 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $3,000 |
| #106093719 | Dec 16, 1993 | Complaint (B) | 9 violations | $5,400 |
| #110116795 | May 21, 1991 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #106235948 | Nov 5, 1990 | Monitoring (D) | 3 violations | $1,900 |
| #106226772 | Mar 22, 1990 | Follow-Up (F) | 1 violation | $750 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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 Jun 24, 1991.
6 serious, 9 repeat, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 1312P / 1A | 0 - 0.4411 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1312P / 1A | 0 - 0.0183 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 1312P / 1A | 0 - 0.0078 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1110P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1110P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 5 | 0.114 - 5.348 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 9 | 0 - 30 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 1312P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1312P / 1A | 0 - 0.0117 | mg/m³ |
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).
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 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $500 | $300 | Nov 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $900 | $500 | Nov 30, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | $600 | $350 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIC | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $800 | $450 | Nov 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $700 | $400 | Dec 5, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Repeat | $200 | $100 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Repeat | $700 | $700 | Oct 16, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Repeat | $1,600 | $900 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Repeat | $1,200 | $650 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Repeat | $1,800 | $1,000 | Nov 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02007A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 1991 | - | - |
| 02007B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1991 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Repeat | $1,800 | $1,200 | Nov 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1989 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 03005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 03006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | $300 | $300 | Oct 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 03007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1989 | - | - |
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.
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