ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION — a broadwoven fabric mills facility located at 4521 TROY HWY, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-01-29.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,700.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 313210). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 13, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 10, 2008. Of the 16 total citations, 12 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,700.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,231.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Albany International Corporation’s Montgomery facility reveals a systemic breakdown in high
This facility's $19,700 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 313210 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,563.
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What OSHA violations was ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION cited for?
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION received 16 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,700.00. The inspection opened on 2008-01-29.
How much was ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,700.00 against ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION in MONTGOMERY, AL. Average per citation: $1,231.25.
Is ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Broadwoven Fabric Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,700.00 is above the industry average.