Tier 5 Standard

MOTION INDUSTRIES

📍 1605 ALTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210🏭 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 423830)📅 2005-05-20
$3,900.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
410
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOTION INDUSTRIES — a industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers facility located at 1605 ALTON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-05-20.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,900.00 is 25% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423830). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 76th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 July 20, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 2, 2005. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,900.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (AL)

This facility's $3,900 penalty is higher than 56% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423830 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,358.

$12,358
State Avg
$3,900
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 20, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MOTION INDUSTRIES cited for?

MOTION INDUSTRIES received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,900.00. The inspection opened on 2005-05-20.

How much was MOTION INDUSTRIES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $3,900.00 against MOTION INDUSTRIES in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $650.00.

Is MOTION INDUSTRIES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MOTION INDUSTRIES has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $3,900.00 is below the industry average.