Establishment profile
MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
3600 10TH AVENUE NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35234
331511 — Iron Foundries
Summary
MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY has accumulated 110 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 47 years of recorded history, with $54,574 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 84 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 12 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 53 citations in this view · $16,609 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 6 | 4 | $1,520 | Sep 1978 | Mar 1995 |
| 5A0001 | 5 | 1 | $2,240 | Sep 1978 | Sep 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 5 | 4 | $1,275 | Sep 1978 | Mar 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 3 | 3 | $920 | Apr 1983 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 2 | $480 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 3 | 2 | $210 | Mar 1983 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 2 | 2 | $4,590 | Nov 1978 | Oct 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 2 | 2 | $1,830 | Dec 1991 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 2 | 2 | $1,074 | Dec 1991 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 2 | 2 | $720 | Sep 1978 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A03 | 2 | 2 | $500 | Aug 1979 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $480 | Sep 1978 | Nov 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 2 | 2 | $350 | Sep 1978 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 2 | 2 | $240 | Sep 1978 | Mar 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C02 | 2 | 2 | $180 | Sep 1978 | Apr 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1992 | Oct 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1983 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IID | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1978 | Mar 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVC | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1978 | Mar 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IIB | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1978 | Mar 1983 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3315 within AL. Peer group: 84 employers. This establishment has 110 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1991 | STORAGE TANK,EXPLOSION,CONSTRUCTION,CUTTING AND BURNINGFatality | 5 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-038270 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-036864 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-036834 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | May 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE CO. 3600 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BOULEVARD NORTH · BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35234 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jul 2019 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-21 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $11,600 | |
| 1998-08-04 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $6,525 | |
| 1998-08-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $574 | |
| 1994-10-11 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,550 | |
| 1992-06-30 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-10 | Monitoring | 3 | 3 | $800 | |
| 1991-10-11 | Accident | 10 | 10 | $19,165 | |
| 1991-06-05 | Monitoring | 4 | 1 | $2,125 | |
| 1989-03-02 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $975 | |
| 1983-02-14 | Complaint | 21 | 3 | $570 | |
| 1979-12-14 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-10 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $480 | |
| 1979-08-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-03-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-03-19 | Complaint | 2 | — | $420 | |
| 1978-09-20 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-07-18 | Complaint | 42 | 24 | $8,790 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in iron foundries within AL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- GREDE II LLCBESSEMER — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHELCO FOUNDRIES, INC.JACKSONVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BREWTON IRON WORKS, INC.BREWTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- M & H VALVE COMPANY, INC.ANNISTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- MUELLER CO. LLCALBERTVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- CULLMAN CASTING CORPORATIONCULLMAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- BREWTON IRON WORKS, INC.BREWTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRANKLIN IRON WORKS, INC.THORSBY — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 110 violations and $54,573.6 in total penalties.
- How does MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY operates in the iron foundries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5.
- Has MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MCWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY.