CHOICE FABRICATORS, INC.
3155 STEELE STATION ROAD, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906 · NAICS 332116
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Inspection records
Mar 13, 2019#343848479Mar 13, 2019Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#343848479$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343848479
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 258
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jun 28, 2018#343264172Jun 28, 2018FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#343264172$20,0003 viol.3 violations$20,000 in penalties
Inspection #343264172
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 2018
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2018
- Closed
- Dec 10, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 258
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,868
- Penalties on Record
- $20,000
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 electrocuted while replacing lighting fixture
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.67 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms OSHA citation code: 19100067 C02 V | Serious | 1 | 6 | $12,934 | $10,000 | Dec 10, 2018 | - | Dec 7, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | $10,000 | Dec 10, 2018 | - | Dec 7, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 2018 | - | Dec 7, 2018 |
May 23, 2017#342354172May 23, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342354172$14,2213 viol.3 violations$14,221 in penalties
Inspection #342354172
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 2017
- Final Order
- Jul 7, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 251
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,702
- Penalties on Record
- $14,221
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,079 | $3,047 | Jun 28, 2017 | - | Jul 7, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 75 | $8,465 | $5,079 | Jul 14, 2017 | - | Jul 7, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.255 Resistance Welding OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $10,158 | $6,095 | Jul 14, 2017 | - | Jul 7, 2017 |
Oct 10, 2012#336843784Oct 10, 2012Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#336843784$17,6405 viol.5 violations$17,640 in penalties
Inspection #336843784
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 2012
- Final Order
- Jan 10, 2013
- Closed
- Sep 3, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 226
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,200
- Penalties on Record
- $17,640
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 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 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,400 | $3,780 | Jan 31, 2013 | - | Jan 10, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | $3,780 | - | Jan 10, 2013 | |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | $2,520 | Jan 31, 2013 | - | Jan 10, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $10,800 | $7,560 | Jan 11, 2013 | - | Jan 10, 2013 |
| 03001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Jan 10, 2013 |
Sep 17, 2010#314655945Sep 17, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#314655945$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #314655945
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 17, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 5, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 134
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332116
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 2010 | - | - |
Sep 10, 2009#313766222Sep 10, 2009Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313766222$8,0001 viol.1 violation$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #313766222
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 10, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 2010
- Closed
- May 15, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 134
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $8,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332116
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 D03 | Repeat | 3 | 37 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Feb 3, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 21, 2008#311752067Feb 21, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311752067$14,0009 viol.9 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #311752067
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 2008
- Contested
- Jun 17, 2008
- Final Order
- Jun 14, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 246
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,100
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 3155 Steele Station Road, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Industry
- 332116
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 (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 37 | 37 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jul 9, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 37 | 37 | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 133 | 133 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jul 9, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 37 | 37 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jul 9, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 ID | Serious | 133 | 133 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jun 19, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VIIA | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VIID | Serious | 133 | 133 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | Jun 14, 2009 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $20,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01006 | #313766222 | Jan 26, 2010 | $20,000 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 2008 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,300 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.