Huntsville, Alabama · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · NAICS 332439
Since 2011, OSHA inspectors have visited AC, Inc. in Alabama 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 14, 2016 on a referral, in Huntsville.
In all, OSHA issued 15 citation items: 11 serious and 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $24,164; today they stand at $16,720, 31% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.107 (spray painting and finishing), 6 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. AC, Inc. averages $5,704 across 1 cited inspection.
AC, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company1085 Jordan Road, Huntsville, AL 35811 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,704 | $5,704 | Jan 25, 2017 | Final |
1085 Jordan Road, Huntsville, AL 35811 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $3,060 | $1,836 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.107(m)(1) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $3,060 | $1,836 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $3,060 | $1,836 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $3,060 | $1,836 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $3,060 | $1,836 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $2,295 | $1,377 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $765 | $459 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2011 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Huntsville site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 60 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Manufacturing Huntsville · 2024 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Mar 4, 2019, Huntsville: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was setting up a lathe. As he turned the chuck with a chuck key, his left little finger was caught between the key and the operator panel. The fingertip was amputated to the nailbed.
Dec 7, 2016, Huntsville: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was operating a press machine when his left index and middle fingers were amputated.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv)
(iv) Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters shall be protected with approved automatic sprinklers.
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7)
(7) Lamps. Electric lamps outside of, but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by a partition, shall be totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles and shall be protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location.
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