ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. — a iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing from purchased steel facility located at 171 CLEAGE DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $161,323.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-29.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $161,323.00 is more than 25.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331210). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 July 17, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2025. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $161,323.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Atlas Tube (Alabama), Inc. reveals a critical, high-gravity failure in machine
This facility's $161,323 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331210 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,210.
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What OSHA violations was ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. cited for?
ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $161,323.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-29.
How much was ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $161,323.00 against ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $161,323.00.
Is ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ATLAS TUBE (ALABAMA), INC. has a risk score of 25 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $161,323.00 is above the industry average.