FRIT CAR, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FRIT CAR, INC. — a support activities for rail transportation facility located at 1965 SOUTH BLVD., BREWTON, AL 36426 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $308,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-04-03.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. EPA penalties total $12,320.00 (Hazardous Waste (RCRA): $12,320.00). Toxic Release Inventory reports 1642 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $308,800.00 is more than 72.8× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488210). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
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 37 citations spanning 6 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 September 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 2009. Of the 37 total citations, 8 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $308,800.00 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 $8,345.95 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Frit Car, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety management systems, particularly regarding
This facility's $308,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488210 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $35,376.
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What OSHA violations was FRIT CAR, INC. cited for?
FRIT CAR, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $308,800.00. The inspection opened on 2009-04-03.
How much was FRIT CAR, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $308,800.00 against FRIT CAR, INC. in BREWTON, AL. Average per citation: $8,345.95.
Is FRIT CAR, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FRIT CAR, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Support Activities for Rail Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $308,800.00 is above the industry average.