| Name: | BRL Holdings, Inc. |
| Jurisdiction: | Alabama |
| Legal type: | Domestic Corporation |
| Status: | Dissolved |
| Date of registration: | 01 Feb 1972 (53 years ago) |
| Date of dissolution: | 08 Jun 2020 |
| Entity Number: | 000-002-617 |
| Register Number: | 000002617 |
| Historical Names: |
Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc.
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| ZIP code: | 35020 |
| County: | Jefferson |
| Place of Formation: | Jefferson County |
| Registered Office Street Address: | 5205 5TH AVENUE NLIPSCOMB, AL 35020 |
| Authorized Capital: | $10,000 |
| Paid Share Capital: | $1,000 |
Activities
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| Plan Name | Plan Year | EIN/PN | Received | Sponsor | Total number of participants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO. 401(K) SAVINGS & RETIREMENT PLAN | 2018 | 630626068 | 2019-07-16 | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. | 52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2019-07-16 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2019-07-16 |
| Name of individual signing | CAROL HOLCOMBE |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2019-07-11 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARU |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2019-07-11 |
| Name of individual signing | RENEE HOLCOMBE |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2018-04-30 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2018-04-30 |
| Name of individual signing | RENEE HOLCOMBE |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2017-04-20 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2017-04-20 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2016-04-11 |
| Name of individual signing | RENEE HOLCOMBE |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2016-04-11 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2015-04-08 |
| Name of individual signing | RENEE HOLCOMBE |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2015-04-08 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2014-04-18 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2014-04-18 |
| Name of individual signing | JOANN CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2013-04-29 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2013-04-29 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Plan administrator’s name and address
| Administrator’s EIN | 630626068 |
| Plan administrator’s name | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| Plan administrator’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
| Administrator’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2012-02-24 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2012-02-24 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| File | View Page |
| Three-digit plan number (PN) | 002 |
| Effective date of plan | 1996-01-01 |
| Business code | 336510 |
| Sponsor’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
| Plan sponsor’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
Plan administrator’s name and address
| Administrator’s EIN | 630626068 |
| Plan administrator’s name | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| Plan administrator’s address | PO BOX 530157, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 352530157 |
| Administrator’s telephone number | 2054247245 |
Signature of
| Role | Plan administrator |
| Date | 2011-11-02 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| Role | Employer/plan sponsor |
| Date | 2011-11-02 |
| Name of individual signing | JO CARY |
| Name | Role |
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| JONES, MONROE | Agent |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE, WILLIAM BEW JR | Incorporator | No data |
| LEWIS, J WILLIAM | Incorporator | THREE CHERRY HILLSBIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 |
| HENDERSON, DON B | Incorporator | No data |
| Event Date | Event Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Name Change | Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co., Inc. | BRL Holdings, Inc. |
| 2012-07-23 | Name Merged | No data | Southeastern Frog & Switch, Inc. |
| Contract Type | Award or IDV Flag | PIID | Start Date | Current End Date | Potential End Date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | AWARD | N6883610C0058 | 2010-09-30 | 2011-01-21 | 2011-01-21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Obligated Amount | 601873.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 601873.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 601873.00 |
Description
| Title | LOCOMOTIVE REFURBISHMENT |
| NAICS Code | 336510: RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2240: LOCOMOTIVE & RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_N0463A10P0088_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 3656.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 3656.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 3656.00 |
Description
| Title | 60# RAIL LOT |
| NAICS Code | 333923: OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE, HOIST, AND MONORAIL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 3815: CRANE AND CRANE-SHOVEL ATTACHMENTS |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W44W9M10P0344_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 7433.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 7433.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 7433.00 |
Description
| Title | LOCOMOTIVE PARTS |
| NAICS Code | 423860: TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS |
| Product and Service Codes | 2250: TRACK MATERIAL, RAILROAD |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W9127809P0375_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 82397.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 82397.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 82397.00 |
Description
| Title | NEW SPILLWAY CRANE RAIL |
| NAICS Code | 331221: ROLLED STEEL SHAPE MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2230: RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY CONSTR EQ |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W912JM09P0076_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 5720.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 5720.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 5720.00 |
Description
| Title | RAIL INCLUDING HARDWARE |
| NAICS Code | 336510: RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2250: TRACK MATERIAL, RAILROAD |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W44W9M09P0162_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 4592.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 4592.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 4592.00 |
Description
| Title | RAILROAD RAIL |
| NAICS Code | 423860: TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS |
| Product and Service Codes | 2250: TRACK MATERIAL, RAILROAD |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W912JM09P0051_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 7660.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 7660.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 7660.00 |
Description
| Title | RAIL INCLUDING HARDWARE, RAIL SPECIFICAT |
| NAICS Code | 336510: RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2250: TRACK MATERIAL, RAILROAD |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_N6883608C0064_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 159052.80 |
| Current Award Amount | 159052.80 |
| Potential Award Amount | 159052.80 |
Description
| Title | REMOVE AND REPLACE |
| NAICS Code | 333618: OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2240: LOCOMOTIVE & RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVENUE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W911KF08V0318_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 39000.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 39000.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 39000.00 |
Description
| Title | DUMMY TRUCK |
| NAICS Code | 336510: RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK MANUFACTURING |
| Product and Service Codes | 2240: LOCOMOTIVE & RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVENUE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
| Unique Award Key | CONT_AWD_W44W9M08V0003_9700_-NONE-_-NONE- |
| Awarding Agency | Department of Defense |
| Link | View Page |
Award Amounts
| Obligated Amount | 7250.00 |
| Current Award Amount | 7250.00 |
| Potential Award Amount | 7250.00 |
Description
| Title | RAILROAD FROG |
| NAICS Code | 423860: TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS |
| Product and Service Codes | 2250: TRACK MATERIAL, RAILROAD |
Recipient Details
| Recipient | BIRMINGHAM RAIL & LOCOMOTIVE CO., INC. |
| UEI | KRN1M2W7X2U4 |
| Legacy DUNS | 007960164 |
| Recipient Address | UNITED STATES, 5205 5TH AVENUE N, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON, ALABAMA, 350202754 |
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| Type | Inspection |
| Activity Nr | 1247415 |
| Safety | Yes |
| Inspection Type | Referral |
| Scope | Partial |
| Safety/Health | Safety |
| Close Conference | 2018-01-04 |
| Emphasis | N: AMPUTATE |
| Case Closed | 2019-01-03 |
Related Activity
| Type | Referral |
| Activity Nr | 1239058 |
| Safety | Yes |
| Type | Inspection |
| Activity Nr | 1248194 |
| Safety | Yes |
Violation Items
| Citation ID | 01001 |
| Citaton Type | Other |
| Standard Cited | 19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date | 2018-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2019-01-14 |
| Current Penalty | 2600.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 5174.0 |
| Contest Date | 2018-01-30 |
| Final Order | 2018-12-03 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 1 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): (a) On or about 07/10/2017 - Spike Area, an employee operating powered industrial trucks had not been trained. |
| Citation ID | 02001 |
| Citaton Type | Repeat |
| Standard Cited | 19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date | 2018-01-05 |
| Current Penalty | 92200.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 129336.0 |
| Contest Date | 2018-01-30 |
| Final Order | 2018-12-03 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Referral |
| Gravity | 10 |
| 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 07/10/2017 - Spike Area/ Pick Out Line Conveyor, employees were exposed to an unguarded pinch point when retrieving damaged spikes by hand. |
| Citation ID | 03001 |
| Citaton Type | Repeat |
| Standard Cited | 19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date | 2018-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2019-01-14 |
| Current Penalty | 5200.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 10347.0 |
| Contest Date | 2018-01-30 |
| Final Order | 2018-12-03 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 1 |
| 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 07/17/2017 - Plant Area, periodic inspections for equipment such as, but not limited to, Motor control center, #1 CPX Pump, #3 Cooling tower Pump, and the Feed Roller Motor, had not been conducted. Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Co, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1114524 citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/20/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1015 15th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 |
| Inspection Type | Referral |
| Scope | Partial |
| Safety/Health | Safety |
| Close Conference | 2015-12-29 |
| Case Closed | 2016-12-16 |
Related Activity
| Type | Referral |
| Activity Nr | 1048306 |
| Safety | Yes |
Violation Items
| Citation ID | 01001 |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-04-14 |
| Current Penalty | 2380.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 2380.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-04-20 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Referral |
| Gravity | 5 |
| 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 12/29/2015 - Switch Plant Area, Cincinnati Milling Machine #4, the machine was not guarded. |
| Citation ID | 01002 |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date | 2016-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-04-14 |
| Current Penalty | 2380.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 2380.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-04-20 |
| 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 12/29/2015 - Switch Plant Area, periodic inspections for equipment such as, but not limited to, the milling machines and the bender machine, had not been conducted. |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Scope | Partial |
| Safety/Health | Health |
| Close Conference | 2015-12-10 |
| Emphasis | N: CHROME6 |
| Case Closed | 2016-09-01 |
Related Activity
| Type | Complaint |
| Activity Nr | 1043111 |
| Safety | Yes |
Violation Items
| Citation ID | 01001 |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19100252 B02 III |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Current Penalty | 2499.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 3570.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Complaint |
| Gravity | 5 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields: (a) On or about December 07, 2015 - Back Building, welding screens were not installed at the Frog relay reconditioning area adjacent to the aisle to protect employees walking and working in areas such as the Turnout area. |
| Citation ID | 01002A |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 C |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-09-22 |
| Current Penalty | 3430.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 4900.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Complaint |
| Gravity | 10 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(c): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) which exceeded 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour time-weighted average: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - Back building, an employee reconditioning frog relays was exposed to hexavalent chromium at a level of 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter, approximately 1.74 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. The employee was sampled for 420 minutes during one shift on 12/10/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time of 60 minutes. |
| Citation ID | 01002B |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 F01 I |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-09-22 |
| Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 0.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 10 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(f)(1)(i): Feasible engineering controls and work practices were not instituted to reduce and maintain employee exposures to chromium (VI) at or below the permissible exposure limit: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - Back building, an employee reconditioning frog relays was exposed to hexavalent chromium at a level of 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter, approximately 1.74 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. The employee was sampled for 420 minutes during one shift on 12/10/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time of 60 minutes. Among other methods, one feasible method to control exposure include; 1. Install mechanically powered local exhaust to remove dust and fume generated during grinding and welding. |
| Citation ID | 01002C |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 G02 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-07-20 |
| Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 0.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 10 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(g)(2): Respiratory protection program. Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer shall institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134, which covers each employee required to use a respirator: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - The employer had not established a respiratory protection program and had not provided and required the employee(s) to utilize respiratory protection when exposure to hexavalent chromium exceed the PEL. |
| Citation ID | 01003A |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-08-31 |
| Current Penalty | 3430.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 4900.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 10 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): (a) On or about 12/07/15 - at the site, the employer had not determined the employee exposure to chromium (VI) during work processes such as welding and grinding. A total of two employees reconditioning frog relays were exposed to hexavalent chromium. One employee was exposed at a level of 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter, approximately 1.74 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. The employee was sampled for 420 minutes during one shift on 12/10/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time of 60 minutes. A second employee was exposed to chromium (VI) at a level of 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter. The employee was sampled for 440 minutes on 12/10/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time of 40 minutes. |
| Citation ID | 01003B |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 E01 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-06-07 |
| Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 0.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 10 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of chromium (VI) was, or could reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - Back building, a regulated area had not been established where airborne exposure levels of chromium (VI) exceeded the PEL. An employee reconditioning frog relays was exposed to hexavalent chromium at a level of 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter, approximately 1.74 times the Permissible Exposure Limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. The employee was sampled for 420 minutes during one shift on 12/10/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time of 60 minutes. |
| Citation ID | 01004A |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 H02 I |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-08-31 |
| Current Penalty | 2499.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 3570.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 5 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees removed all protective clothing and equipment contaminated with chromium (VI) at the end of the work shift or at the completion of their tasks involving chromium (VI) exposure, whichever came first: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - site, employees were not required to remove all protective clothing and equipment contaminated with Cr(VI) at the completion of work shifts or tasks. |
| Citation ID | 01004B |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 I01 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-08-31 |
| Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 0.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Gravity | 5 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(1): The employer did not provide change rooms, in conformance with the Sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1910.141, for employees who were required to change their clothes to use protective clothing and equipment for chromium (VI) exposures: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - site, change rooms were not provided where required to control Cr(VI) exposure. Employees reconditioning frog switch relays were exposed to skin contact with Chromium (VI). |
| Citation ID | 01005 |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 K01 I A |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-06-07 |
| Current Penalty | 2499.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 3570.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Complaint |
| Gravity | 5 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not make medical surveillance available for all employees who were or could be occupationally exposed to chromium (VI) at or above the action level for 30 or more days a year: (a) On or about 12/10/15 - site, an employee grinding and welding to recondition frog relays was exposed to hexavalent chromium at a level of 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter. |
| Citation ID | 01006 |
| Citaton Type | Serious |
| Standard Cited | 19101026 L01 |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Abatement Due Date | 2016-08-31 |
| Current Penalty | 2499.0 |
| Initial Penalty | 3570.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) | Complaint |
| Gravity | 5 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200: (a) On or about 12/7/15, the employer had not provided hazard communication training on chromium (VI) to employees exposed during reconditioning of frog switch relays. The employees training should include potential exposure activities as well as engineering and work practices that have been implemented. |
| Citation ID | 02001 |
| Citaton Type | Other |
| Standard Cited | 19040030 A |
| Issuance Date | 2016-05-11 |
| Current Penalty | 416.5 |
| Initial Penalty | 595.0 |
| Final Order | 2016-06-02 |
| Nr Instances | 1 |
| Nr Exposed | 23 |
| FTA Current Penalty | 0.0 |
| Citation text line | 29 CFR 1904.30(a): Employer did not maintain separate OSHA 300 Logs for each establishment that is expected to be in operation for one year or longer: (a) On or about 12/7/15 - Facility, the OSHA 300 log for 2014 applicable to the 1015 15th Ave. North, Bessemer site, included injury and illness incidents that occurred at the employer's other establishment. |
Date of last update: 29 Jul 2024
Sources: Alabama Secretary of State
