MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. — a iron foundries facility located at 3600 RICHARD ARRINGTON BLVD., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 51 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $162,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-08-17.
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 $162,700.00 is more than 25.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331511). 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 51 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 15, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 18, 2007. Of the 51 total citations, 10 (20%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $162,700.00 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 $3,190.20 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2005 enforcement action against McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. revealed a
This facility's $162,700 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331511 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $36,764.
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What OSHA violations was MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. cited for?
MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. received 51 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $162,700.00. The inspection opened on 2005-08-17.
How much was MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $162,700.00 against MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $3,190.20.
Is MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MCWANE, INC., DBA MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. has a risk score of 65 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 Foundries facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $162,700.00 is above the industry average.