WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 2330 BALSAM AVE., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-10-12.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,900.00 is more than 7.6× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
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 13 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 February 9, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 9, 2008. Of the 13 total citations, 12 (92%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,900.00 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 $1,684.62 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management
This facility's $21,900 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,279.
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What OSHA violations was WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. cited for?
WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,900.00. The inspection opened on 2007-10-12.
How much was WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,900.00 against WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Average per citation: $1,684.62.
Is WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WERTS WELDING & TANK SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $21,900.00 is above the industry average.