Establishment profile
WISE ALLOYS LLC
4805 SECOND STREET, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
331315 — Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing
Summary
WISE ALLOYS LLC has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $55,149 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 71st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 22 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WISE ALLOYS LLC 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
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $55,149 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 O02 | 2 | 2 | $14,094 | Nov 2002 | Mar 2004 |
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $9,964 | Sep 2011 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 B02 II A | 1 | 1 | $8,873 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $7,111 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $6,464 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 H02 IV | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 1 | 1 | $1,594 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $975 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 H02 V | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3313 within AL. Peer group: 22 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 947 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 2017 – Oct 2017
Most frequent event: Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2017 | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 5, 2017 | Burn,Electrical,Electrical Cabinet,Explosion,Heat | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Aerial Lift,Elbow,Elevated Work Platform,Fall,Fall Protection,Fracture,Vertebra | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 6, 1999 | ASPHYXIATED,OIL TANK,PIT,FALL,DROWNFatality | 1 | — | 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 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 WISE ALLOYS LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WISE ALLOYS LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for WISE ALLOYS LLC, 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 WISE ALLOYS LLC 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.). 27 cases · 26 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-098524 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-090043 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-069313 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-066387 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Jan 2015 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-066232 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-064446 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-064438 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-064431 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-063596 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-038633 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-038301 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037366 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037365 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037364 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037313 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037312 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037199 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RD-001469 | Representation election | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037062 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Dec 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-037000 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-036927 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-036901 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-036572 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-035968 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2005 | Jul 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-035702 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2005 | Jul 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-032906 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2001 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-032720 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2000 | Jan 2003 | 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 WISE ALLOYS LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WISE ALLOYS LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 WISE ALLOYS LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-11 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $8,873 | |
| 2017-03-23 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $7,111 | |
| 2016-08-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $12,928 | |
| 2012-04-04 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $4,200 | |
| 2011-04-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 2007-09-06 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-06-13 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-01-29 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $14,375 | |
| 2003-07-22 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-05 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $3,188 | |
| 2002-01-28 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $975 | |
| 1999-04-06 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WISE ALLOYS LLC 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 WISE ALLOYS LLC's OSHA violation history?
- WISE ALLOYS LLC has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $55,148.7 in total penalties.
- How does WISE ALLOYS LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WISE ALLOYS LLC operates in the aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. WISE ALLOYS LLC's self-reported DART rate is 0.6 compared to an industry average of 0.8.
- Has WISE ALLOYS LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WISE ALLOYS LLC.