Collinsville, Alabama · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · NAICS 325180
Since 2000, OSHA inspectors have visited YS, Inc. in Alabama 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Apr 18, 2024 as part of a related case, in Fort Payne.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 6 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $13,017; today they stand at $6,946, 47% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.151 (first aid and eyewash), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. YS, Inc. averages $5,646 across 1 cited inspection.
YS, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company6001 Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne, AL 35967 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $11,292 | $5,646 | Sep 4, 2024 | Final |
4531 County Road 458, Collinsville, AL 35961 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $525 | $400 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $525 | $400 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $300 | $200 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i) · Air receivers |
Serious | $375 | $300 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2000 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Fort Payne site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 18 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.7 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YS, Inc. Fort Payne Facility Fort Payne · 2025 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| YS, Inc. Collinsville Facility Collinsville · 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| YS, Inc. Collinsville Site Collinsville · 2020 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| YS, Inc. Collinsville · 2019 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 10.9 | 0.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1)
(1) A laminated, dated card or certificate with photo, denoting limitations and level of protection for which the employee is trained should be issued to those students successfully completing a course.
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.