SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. — a iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing from purchased steel facility located at 3525 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD. NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-19.
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 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 $22,000.00 is more than 3.4× 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 98th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 26, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 3, 2012. Of the 5 total citations, 3 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,000.00 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 $4,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Southland Tube, Inc. reveals a concerning nexus of mechanical and structural hazards indicative
This facility's $22,000 penalty is higher than 79% 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 SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. cited for?
SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-19.
How much was SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,000.00 against SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $4,400.00.
Is SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $22,000.00 is above the industry average.