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Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

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Name: Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Alabama
Legal type: Domestic Corporation
Status: Exists
Date of registration: 09 Nov 1936 (88 years ago)
Entity Number: 000-000-482
Register Number: 000000482
Historical Names: Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Cooperative
Tennessee Valley Cooperatives, Incorporated
ZIP code: 36104
County: Montgomery
Place of Formation: Morgan County
Registered Office Street Address: 641 SOUTH LAWRENCE STREETMONTGOMERY, AL 36104
Authorized Capital: 510,000@$100 PV
Paid Share Capital: $10,340

Activities FARM SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT HORTICULTURE/AQUACULTURE

Links between entities

Type Company Name Company Number State
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., MISSISSIPPI 131029 MISSISSIPPI
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., MISSISSIPPI 576151 MISSISSIPPI
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., ALASKA 123759 ALASKA
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., RHODE ISLAND 000506647 RHODE ISLAND
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., MINNESOTA 1951d0f1-93d4-e011-a886-001ec94ffe7f MINNESOTA
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., KENTUCKY 0057695 KENTUCKY
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., KENTUCKY 0730347 KENTUCKY
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., FLORIDA 790978 FLORIDA
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., COLORADO 20001066652 COLORADO
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., CONNECTICUT 0994506 CONNECTICUT
Headquarter of Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., IDAHO 553339 IDAHO

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
AFC PROFIT SHARING PLAN 2019 630207695 2020-10-15 ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC 3906
Three-digit plan number (PN) 005
Effective date of plan 1990-01-01
Business code 111900
Sponsor’s telephone number 2563536843
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 121 SOMERVILLE RD NE, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Plan sponsor’s address 121 SOMERVILLE RD NE, DECATUR, AL, 35601

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 1962
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 11
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 763
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 0
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 2736
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 173

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-10-15
Name of individual signing VANESSA CHANDLER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY INC. Agent

Incorporator

Name Role
MORGAN CO EXCHANGE Incorporator
LIMESTONE CO EXCHANGE Incorporator
MADISON CO EXCHANGE Incorporator
JACKSON CO EXCHANGE Incorporator
MARSHALL CO EXCHANGE Incorporator

Events

Event Date Event Type Old Value New Value
2013-02-22 Capital Change $510,000 Authorized $10,340 Paid In 510,000@$100 PV Authorized $10,340 Paid In
2009-02-26 Name Merged No data Universal ECS, Inc.
2009-02-26 Name Merged No data Universal Seed & Supply, Inc.
1999-09-30 Name Merged No data Agriculture River Terminal, Inc.
1999-02-01 Name Merged No data McMillan & Harrison Fertilizer Co., Inc.
1998-05-22 Name Merged No data Frank Currie Gin Company, Inc.
1986-05-30 Name Merged No data AFC Marketing Service, Inc.
1976-03-10 Capital Change $505,000 Authorized $10,340 Paid In $510,000 Authorized $10,340 Paid In
1960-08-06 Name Change Tennessee Valley Cooperatives, Incorporated Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
1953-10-23 Capital Change $125,000 Authorized $10,340 Paid In $505,000 Authorized $10,340 Paid In

Trademark

Mark US Serial Number Application Filing Date US Registration Number Registration Date
20/10 GRAZER RYE 73692745 1987-10-30 No data No data
Register Principal
Mark Type Trademark
Status Abandoned because the applicant failed to respond or filed a late response to an Office action. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page.
Status Date 1988-10-05

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements 20/10 GRAZER RYE
Standard Character Claim Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark Drawing Type 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)

Goods and Services

For GRAIN, NAMELY, RYE IN SEED FORM
International Class(es) 031 - Primary Class
U.S Class(es) 001, 046
Class Status ABANDONED
First Use Sep. 1987
Use in Commerce Sep. 1987

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Owner Address P.O. BOX 2227 DECATUR, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35602
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name ROBERT J. VEAL
Correspondent Name/Address ROBERT J VEAL, JENNINGS, CARTER, THOMPSON & VEAL, 1550 BANK FOR SAVINJS BLDG, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35203

Prosecution History

Date Description
1988-10-05 ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
1988-02-18 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
1987-12-24 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
1987-12-22 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

TM Staff and Location Information

Law Office Assigned data usage
Current Location FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
Date in Location 1988-12-15
20/20 GRAZER RYE 73691469 1987-10-23 No data No data
Register Principal
Mark Type Trademark
Status Abandoned because the applicant failed to respond or filed a late response to an Office action. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page.
Status Date 1988-10-05

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements 20/20 GRAZER RYE
Standard Character Claim Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark Drawing Type 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)

Goods and Services

For GRAIN, NAMELY, RYE IN SEED FORM
International Class(es) 031 - Primary Class
U.S Class(es) 001, 046
Class Status ABANDONED
First Use Sep. 1983
Use in Commerce Sep. 1983

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Owner Address P.O. BOX 2227 DECATUR, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35602
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name ROBERT J. VEAL
Correspondent Name/Address ROBERT J VEAL, JENNINGS, CARTER, THOMPSON & VEAL, 1550 BANK FOR SAVINGS BLDG, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35203

Prosecution History

Date Description
1988-10-05 ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
1988-02-18 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
1987-12-24 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

TM Staff and Location Information

Law Office Assigned data usage
Current Location FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
Date in Location 1988-12-15
BONNIE LAWN & GARDEN CENTER 73593482 1986-04-14 1417911 1986-11-18
Trademark image
Register Principal
Mark Type Service Mark
Status Registration cancelled because registrant did not file an acceptable declaration under Section 8. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page.
Status Date 2007-08-25
Publication Date 1986-08-26
Date Cancelled 2007-08-25

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements BONNIE LAWN & GARDEN CENTER
Standard Character Claim No
Mark Drawing Type 3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Design Search Code(s) 09.05.03 - Fezzes, turbans, berets, other visorless and brimless hats

Goods and Services

For RETAIL STORE SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES
International Class(es) 042 - Primary Class
U.S Class(es) 101
Class Status SECTION 8 - CANCELLED
First Use Mar. 01, 1986
Use in Commerce Mar. 01, 1986

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Owner Address POST OFFICE BOX 2227 DECATUR, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35602
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name WOODFORD R. THOMPSON, JR.
Fax 404-685-7065
Phone 404-815-3500
Correspondent e-mail rjveal@sgrlaw.com
Correspondent Name/Address ROBERT J VEAL, SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, LLP, 1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 3100, ATLANTA, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30309-3592
Correspondent e-mail Authorized Yes

Prosecution History

Date Description
2007-08-25 CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
2006-09-22 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2002-12-20 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1992-04-14 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
1992-01-13 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
1986-11-18 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
1986-08-26 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
1986-07-27 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
1986-06-27 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
1986-06-26 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

TM Staff and Location Information

Current Location SCANNING ON DEMAND
Date in Location 2006-09-22
TACKLE BUSTER 73426773 1983-05-20 1295335 1984-09-18
Trademark image
Register Principal
Mark Type Trademark
Status The registration has been renewed.
Status Date 2013-09-28
Publication Date 1984-07-03

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements TACKLE BUSTER
Standard Character Claim No
Mark Drawing Type 5 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WITH WORD(S)/LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S) IN STYLIZED FORM

Goods and Services

For Liquid Fishpond Fertilizer
International Class(es) 001 - Primary Class
U.S Class(es) 010
Class Status ACTIVE
First Use Apr. 28, 1983
Use in Commerce Apr. 28, 1983

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
Owner Address 121 Somerville Rd NE Decatur, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35601
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name Christopher A. Holland
Docket Number 043899.023
Attorney Email Authorized Yes
Attorney Primary Email Address caholland@sgrlaw.com
Fax 404-685-7070
Phone 404-815-3500
Correspondent e-mail caholland@sgrlaw.com
Correspondent Name/Address Christopher A. Holland, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, 1230 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100, ATLANTA, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30309
Correspondent e-mail Authorized Yes

Prosecution History

Date Description
2023-09-18 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
2013-09-28 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
2013-09-28 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
2013-09-28 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
2013-09-24 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
2013-09-26 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
2013-09-24 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
2008-05-15 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2004-05-25 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
2004-05-25 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
2004-04-07 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
2004-04-07 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
2003-11-07 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1989-12-04 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
1989-10-18 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
1984-09-18 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
1984-07-03 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
1984-05-09 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
1984-04-04 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
1984-02-05 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
1983-12-27 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
1983-12-07 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

TM Staff and Location Information

Current Location GENERIC WEB UPDATE
Date in Location 2013-09-28
STIMU-LIQ IT'S GOOD FOR'EM. 73033370 1974-09-30 1029118 1976-01-06
Trademark image
Register Principal
Mark Type Trademark
Status The registration has been renewed.
Status Date 2015-02-18

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements STIMU-LIQ IT'S GOOD FOR'EM.
Standard Character Claim No
Mark Drawing Type 3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Design Search Code(s) 03.07.01 - Bulls; Calf; Calves; Cattle; Cows; Oxen; Steers, 03.07.03 - Heads of cows, bulls, oxen, and other cattle, 26.01.06 - Circles, semi; Semi-circles, 26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.

Goods and Services

For MINERAL-VITAMIN-PROTEIN, LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENT FOR CATTLE AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS
International Class(es) 005 - Primary Class
U.S Class(es) 018
Class Status ACTIVE
Basis 1(a)
First Use Sep. 16, 1974
Use in Commerce Sep. 16, 1974

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Owner Address 121 SOMMERVILLE ROAD DECATUR, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 35601
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name Christopher A. Holland
Docket Number 043899.004
Attorney Email Authorized Yes
Attorney Primary Email Address caholland@sgrlaw.com
Phone 4048153500
Correspondent e-mail caholland@sgrlaw.com, ATLdocketing@sgrlaw.com
Correspondent Name/Address Christopher A. Holland, SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL LLP, 1230 PEACHTREE ST NE, Suite 3100, PROMENADE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30309
Correspondent e-mail Authorized Yes

Prosecution History

Date Description
2015-02-18 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
2015-02-18 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
2015-02-18 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
2015-02-16 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
2011-05-27 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2011-04-29 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2006-04-01 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
2006-04-01 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
2006-04-01 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
2006-01-05 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
2006-01-05 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
1995-09-06 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
1995-07-31 REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
1981-04-27 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

TM Staff and Location Information

Current Location GENERIC WEB UPDATE
Date in Location 2015-02-18
EMERALD 71128188 1920-02-09 133094 1920-07-06
Trademark image
Register Principal
Mark Type Trademark
Status Registration cancelled because registrant did not file an acceptable declaration under Section 8. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page.
Status Date 2016-02-20
Date Cancelled 2016-02-20

Mark Information

Mark Literal Elements EMERALD
Standard Character Claim No
Mark Drawing Type 5 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WITH WORD(S)/LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S) IN STYLIZED FORM

Goods and Services

For SEEDS-NAMELY, LAWN AND GRASS SEEDS
International Class(es) 031
U.S Class(es) 001 - Primary Class
Class Status SECTION 8 - CANCELLED
Basis 1(a)
First Use 1889
Use in Commerce 1889

Basis Information (Case Level)

Filed Use Yes
Currently Use Yes
Filed ITU No
Currently ITU No
Filed 44D No
Currently 44D No
Filed 44E No
Currently 44E No
Filed 66A No
Currently 66A No
Filed No Basis No
Currently No Basis No

Current Owner(s) Information

Owner Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE INC.
Owner Address PO BOX 2227 DECATUR, ALABAMA UNITED STATES 356092227
Legal Entity Type CORPORATION
State or Country Where Organized ALABAMA

Attorney/Correspondence Information

Attorney Name ROERT J VEAL
Fax 404-685-7065
Phone 404-815-3500
Correspondent e-mail rjveal@sgrlaw.com
Correspondent Name/Address ROBERT J VEAL, SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, LLP, 1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 3100, ATLANTA, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30309-3592
Correspondent e-mail Authorized Yes
Domestic Representative Name ROBERT J VEAL

Prosecution History

Date Description
2016-02-20 CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)
2011-06-29 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2011-06-20 CASE FILE IN TICRS
2009-04-20 REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
2002-12-20 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
2001-03-14 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
2001-03-14 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
2001-02-22 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
2000-02-05 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
1980-07-06 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 20 YRS)

TM Staff and Location Information

Current Location POST REGISTRATION
Date in Location 2016-02-20

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
344020326 0418300 2019-05-17 800 MARKET STREET NORTH EAST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2019-05-17
Case Closed 2021-01-11

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1453988
Safety Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1402084
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-31
Current Penalty 7400.0
Initial Penalty 10627.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a) On or about May 09, 2019 - Corn Steaming Area, lockout/tagout was not utilized when employees were repairing a pipe with an auger inside.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 II
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-31
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): (a) On or about May 09, 2019 - Corn Steaming Area, employees were exposed to electrical and struck-by hazards when lockout/tagout machine specific procedures for equipment, such as the Feeder Flaker and the 120/208 V Flaker Feeder Drive did not specifically describe how to shut down the equipment, how to relieve stored energy, the order that locks were to be installed/removed when multiple locks were required, and how to verify the effectiveness of the energy control measures.
Citation ID 01001C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C07 I
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-31
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: (a) On or about May 09, 2019 - Corn Steaming Area, employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards when they did not understand that the equipment needed to be locked out prior to making repairs to a pipe with an auger inside. (b) On or about May 09, 2019 - Corn Steaming Area, employees did not understand stored energy referenced on the lockout/tagout procedures for the Feeder Flaker and 120/208 V Flaker Feeder Drive.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C06 I
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-12-31
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 7084.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: (a) On or about May 17, 2019 - Corn Flaking Area, employees were exposed to electrical and struck-by hazards when procedures, such as the Feeder Flaker and the 120/208 V Flaker Feeder Drive had not been inspected.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Current Penalty 2600.0
Initial Penalty 4517.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: (a) On or about May 17, 2019 - Next to Warehouse Storage Area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the robot's automated pallet pusher was accessible to employees walking between it and the wall on the way to/from the warehouse area to/from the production area.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100036 E01
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-31
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.36(e)(1): A side-hinged door was not used to connect any room to an exit route: (a) On or about May 17, 2019 - Warehouse Area, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the "Exits" in the warehouse storage area were roll up doors.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100037 B06
Issuance Date 2019-10-04
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-31
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-28
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: (a) On or about May 17, 2019 - Warehouse Area, employees were exposed to fire hazards when one of the two "Exit" signs in the warehouse storage area was not lit.
343835047 0418600 2019-03-05 1231 US HIGHWAY 43, EUTAW, AL, 35462
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2019-03-05
Emphasis N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2019-03-28

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1430063
Safety Yes
340796168 0418300 2015-07-17 800 MARKET STREET NE, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2015-07-22
Emphasis N: DUSTEXPL, P: DUSTEXPL
Case Closed 2015-12-01

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1001641
Safety Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1080628
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100272 J01
Issuance Date 2015-11-03
Abatement Due Date 2015-12-01
Current Penalty 7000.0
Initial Penalty 13860.0
Final Order 2015-11-20
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: a) On or about 07/15/15 - Pellet mill area, the employer's housekeeping program did not take into account the frequency and method(s) to reduce accumulation of fugitive grain dust that occurred during renovation and construction of new feeder bins exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards created by welding activities of contract workers. The Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31569436, citation number 02 item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/26/212 with respect to a workplace located at 800 Market Street NE, Decatur, AL.
335168381 0418300 2012-07-12 800 MARKET STREET NORTH EAST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2012-08-08
Case Closed 2012-08-31
335183380 0418300 2012-07-12 121 SOMERVILLE ROAD NORTH EAST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2012-07-12
Case Closed 2012-10-17
315981480 0418300 2011-11-08 800 MARKET STREET NORTH EAST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2012-03-20
Emphasis S: NOISE
Case Closed 2013-08-26

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 201276110
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 G01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-05-09
Current Penalty 1800.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101000 C
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-10
Current Penalty 2700.0
Initial Penalty 5400.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101000 E
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-07-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 05
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040032 A01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-17
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 19
Gravity 00
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040032 B03
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-17
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 31
Gravity 00
315969436 0418300 2011-10-06 800 MARKET STREET NORTH EAST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2012-03-20
Emphasis S: POWERED IND VEHICLE, L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed 2012-05-15

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 207427311

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 5A0001
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 6300.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 10
Hazard CRUSHING
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 A03 II
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 6300.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Nr Instances 15
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 C01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 6300.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 22
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100024 H
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 3600.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 21
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 6300.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 7
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 C04 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 3600.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 D01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 5400.0
Initial Penalty 5400.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01007B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 E01 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01007C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 E03 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 F03
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 4500.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 12
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01009
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 I02
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 3600.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Nr Instances 4
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01010
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100272 K
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 6300.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01011
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100303 G02 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 4500.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 05
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100272 J01
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 7000.0
Initial Penalty 63000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 10
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Willful
Standard Cited 19100307 C02 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-05
Abatement Due Date 2012-05-09
Current Penalty 63000.0
Initial Penalty 63000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 26
Gravity 10
300327855 0418600 1997-05-27 ROUTE 1, BOX 888, FORKLAND, AL, 36740
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 1997-05-28
Case Closed 1997-07-28

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 200445278
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19170042 B02 I
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-05-28
Current Penalty 1275.0
Initial Penalty 1700.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19170111 A
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-07-31
Current Penalty 1875.0
Initial Penalty 2500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19170111 B
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-08-06
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01002C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19170111 D
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-08-06
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19170026 F
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-07-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 01
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19170045 F10 I
Issuance Date 1997-07-14
Abatement Due Date 1997-07-18
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 01
300327699 0418600 1997-04-30 ROUTE 1, BOX 888, FORKLAND, AL, 36740
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 1997-04-30
Case Closed 1997-04-30

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 300327111
300327111 0418600 1997-01-16 ROUTE 1, BOX 888, FORKLAND, AL, 36740
Inspection Type Accident
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 1997-01-22
Case Closed 1997-03-31

Related Activity

Type Accident
Activity Nr 100450147

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100180 B02
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-10
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 5000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100180 D04
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19170112 B01
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-10
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 5000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180013 C
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-10
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180055
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-04
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180074 A03
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-04
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180096 A
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-04
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180096 D
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-04
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01007
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180096 E
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-05
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 5000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19180106 C
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-05
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 5000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19180063 C
Issuance Date 1997-02-28
Abatement Due Date 1997-03-05
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 01
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 1993-11-24
Case Closed 1994-03-22

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 72874183
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100110 H06 IB
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Current Penalty 1500.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100110 H06 IIB
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 II
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-25
Current Penalty 1050.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C06 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Current Penalty 1050.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01005A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 D01
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-31
Current Penalty 1050.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01005B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 E01 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-31
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100307 B
Issuance Date 1994-01-25
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-28
Current Penalty 1050.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 02
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 1994-01-19
Case Closed 1994-05-05

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 72874183
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100037 Q01
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-27
Current Penalty 1315.5
Initial Penalty 1875.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 04
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 B01
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Initial Penalty 1875.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 10
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E05 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-27
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 10
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100157 C01
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-27
Current Penalty 787.5
Initial Penalty 1125.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100165 B01
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-17
Current Penalty 1834.5
Initial Penalty 2625.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 35
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100212 A03 II
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-26
Initial Penalty 1875.0
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 8
Gravity 04
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100272 I01
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-11
Current Penalty 1837.5
Initial Penalty 2625.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 35
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01007
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101000 C
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-04-27
Initial Penalty 2625.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 04
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101000 E
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-04-27
Initial Penalty 2625.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 04
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 F05 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-27
Current Penalty 787.5
Initial Penalty 1125.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 F05 II
Issuance Date 1994-01-24
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-27
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 01

Motor Carrier Census

USDOT Number Carrier Operation MCS-150 Form Date MCS-150 Mileage MCS-150 Year Power Units Drivers Operation Classification
2965726 Interstate 2024-06-18 40000 2023 5 7 Exempt For Hire
Legal Name ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE INC
DBA Name -
Physical Address 43 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ATMORE, AL, 36502, US
Mailing Address PO BOX 2227, DECATUR, AL, 35609-2227, US
Phone (256) 353-6843
Fax -
E-mail WALTB@ALAFARM.COM

Safety Measurement System - All Transportation

Total Number of Inspections for the measurement period (24 months) 0
Driver Fitness BASIC Serious Violation Indicator No
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Unsafe Driving BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Driver Fitness BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections for the measurment period 0
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections for the measurement period 0
Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Unsafe Driving BASIC Roadside Performance Measure Value 0
Number of inspections with at least one Driver Fitness BASIC violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Hours-of-Service BASIC violation 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections containing at least one Driver Out-of-Service Violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violation 0
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections containing at least one Vehicle Out-of-Service violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Unsafe Driving BASIC violation 0

Date of last update: 29 Jul 2024

Sources: Alabama Secretary of State