MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO.
3600 RICHARD ARRINGTON BLVD., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35234 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Aug 17, 2005#309247948Aug 17, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309247948$20,2008 viol.8 violations$20,200 in penalties
Inspection #309247948
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 30, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,200
- Penalties on Record
- $20,200
- Site Address
- 3600 Richard Arrington Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 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) | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 22 | 0 - 0.0095826 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 27 | 0.2814 - 50.0974 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 22 | 0.2863725 - 2.5399616 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 22 | 0 - 0.0064862 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 22 | 0 - 0.0134952 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 22 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 27 | 0.2225 - 40.8795 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 22 | 0 - 10 | % |
| Silica (Quartz, Total) | 5 | 4 - 13 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 22 | 0 - 0.0047177 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 22 | 0 - 0.136917 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 16 | 16 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Oct 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $3,500 | Mar 2, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G02 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $25,000 | $13,000 | Aug 18, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 2 | 8 | $200 | $200 | Feb 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F09 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 17, 2005#309247880Aug 17, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309247880$140,00030 viol.30 violations$140,000 in penalties
Inspection #309247880
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2006
- Contested
- Mar 9, 2006
- Final Order
- Aug 25, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 9, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 5 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $263,000
- Penalties on Record
- $140,000
- Site Address
- 3600 Richard Arrington Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (25 of 30 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 19, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 3 | 12 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01007 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01008 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01010 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01011 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01013 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 2 | 3 | $5,000 | $1,500 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01014 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01015 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01016 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01017 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01018 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01019 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 2 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01020 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01022 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01023 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01024 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01025 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J04 IIE | Other | 1 | 4 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01026A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01026B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Feb 21, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01027A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01027B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | $0 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 01028 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $12,500 | $7,000 | Mar 7, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Repeat | 5 | 4 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Feb 28, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 | Aug 25, 2006 |
Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 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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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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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,100 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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