Establishment profile
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP
5050 OLD MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405
332111 — Iron and Steel Forging
Summary
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP has accumulated 28 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $5,575 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 31 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 20 citations in this view · $5,575 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $945 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IXC | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 C02 V | 1 | 1 | $280 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 H02 V | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 M01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 L01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 H01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
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 3321 within AL. Peer group: 31 employers. This establishment has 28 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Mar 2015 – Aug 2020
Most frequent event: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Knee(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP, 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 SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-095414 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Oct 2013 | 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 SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. 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). 3 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER 6100 OLD MONTGOMERY RD. · TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Apr 2015 | View → |
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER 5050 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY · TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP 5050 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY · TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35405 | TRI | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-07-23 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $945 | |
| 2011-12-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-04-23 | Planned | 8 | 4 | $3,300 | |
| 1992-01-23 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-07 | Planned | 14 | 5 | $1,330 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- RANBURNE STEEL FABRICATION, INC.RANBURNE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DYNASTY FAB, LLC.CHICKASAW — 1 federal enforcement record
- THERMAGREEN STEEL STRUCTURES, LLCHOMEWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
- PHILLIPS METAL WORKS, LLCMONTGOMERY — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP 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 SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 28 violations and $5,575 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHERN HEAT EXCHANGER CORP operates in the iron and steel forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.4.