BLUE BIRD CORPORATION
6144 HWY 341 SOUTH, FORT VALLEY, GA 31030 · NAICS 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
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Inspection records
May 23, 2023#346722606May 23, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346722606$15,6263 viol.3 violations$15,626 in penalties
Inspection #346722606
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2023
- Final Order
- Nov 9, 2023
- Closed
- Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,291
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $31,250
- Penalties on Record
- $15,626
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
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 VIII | Serious | 1 | 4 | $15,625 | $7,813 | - | Nov 9, 2023 | |
| 01002A | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 C03 I A 1 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $15,625 | $7,813 | - | Nov 9, 2023 | |
| 01002B | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 9, 2023 |
Oct 25, 2019#344461652Oct 25, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344461652$26,5202 viol.2 violations$26,520 in penalties
Inspection #344461652
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Final Order
- Feb 12, 2020
- Closed
- Mar 5, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,520
- Penalties on Record
- $26,520
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
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 suffers electrical burns while installing fan
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $13,260 | $13,260 | Feb 13, 2020 | - | Feb 12, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $13,260 | $13,260 | Feb 13, 2020 | - | Feb 12, 2020 |
Feb 19, 2019#343801353Feb 19, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343801353$46,9893 viol.3 violations$46,989 in penalties
Inspection #343801353
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 2019
- Final Order
- Apr 1, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 12, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,688
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $67,128
- Penalties on Record
- $46,989
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
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 amputates finger when hand is pulled into nut runne
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | 10 | $13,260 | $9,282 | Apr 2, 2019 | - | Apr 1, 2019 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Repeat | 1 | 50 | $52,096 | $36,467 | Apr 23, 2019 | - | Apr 1, 2019 |
| 03001 | 1904.40 Providing records to government representatives OSHA citation code: 19040040 A | Other | 1 | 2,000 | $1,772 | $1,240 | - | Apr 1, 2019 |
Nov 7, 2018#343614129Nov 7, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343614129$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343614129
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2018
- Closed
- Dec 14, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
Nov 7, 2018#343587770Nov 7, 2018OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#343587770$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343587770
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2018
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
May 7, 2015#340614916May 7, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340614916$13,7185 viol.5 violations$13,718 in penalties
Inspection #340614916
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 2015
- Final Order
- Aug 5, 2015
- Closed
- Aug 5, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 282
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,435
- Penalties on Record
- $13,718
- Site Address
- 6144 Hwy 341 South, Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
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 loses fingertip in metal bending machine
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Sep 30, 2015 | - | Aug 5, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Jul 17, 2015 | - | Aug 5, 2015 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 VIII | Serious | 1 | 4 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Sep 30, 2015 | - | Aug 5, 2015 |
| 02001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $5,500 | $5,500 | - | Aug 5, 2015 | |
| 03001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 6 | $935 | $218 | Jul 17, 2015 | - | Aug 5, 2015 |
Mar 11, 2015#340459015Mar 11, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340459015$12,6104 viol.4 violations$12,610 in penalties
Inspection #340459015
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2015
- Final Order
- Jun 16, 2015
- Closed
- Aug 5, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,220
- Penalties on Record
- $12,610
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Sep 30, 2015 | - | Jun 16, 2015 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 15 | $2,805 | $1,500 | - | Jun 16, 2015 | |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $4,675 | $2,610 | Jun 17, 2015 | - | Jun 16, 2015 |
| 01005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Serious | 1 | 15 | $3,740 | $1,500 | Sep 30, 2015 | - | Jun 16, 2015 |
Jul 1, 2014#339832057Jul 1, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339832057$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339832057
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 1, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,483
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
Jul 25, 2011#315736991Jul 25, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315736991$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #315736991
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 2011
- Contested
- Oct 14, 2011
- Final Order
- Feb 14, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,805
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Homopolymer | 2 | 0.40624 - 0.775097 | mg/m³ |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0.0074677 - 0.0211004 | mg/m³ |
| Hexamethylene Diisocyanate | 2 | 0 - 0.005398 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 1.2918985 - 4.026659 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0.0853448 - 0.2279915 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 1.133911 - 2.6729135 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,805 | $1,500 | Nov 1, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Feb 14, 2012 |
Jul 25, 2011#315736843Jul 25, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315736843$5,0002 viol.2 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #315736843
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 2011
- Contested
- Oct 14, 2011
- Final Order
- Mar 14, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 23, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,415
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,740 | $2,500 | Sep 16, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $4,675 | $2,500 | Sep 16, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2012 |
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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
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 16,586 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.