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Alco Machine Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alco Machine Company, INC. ranks #25,347 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious
$14,280
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#25,347
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alco Machine Company, INC. in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Alco Machine Company, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,347 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Industrial Sheetmetal & Fabricators, INC. in Vidor, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,280 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
45.8%
of violations were serious
#25,347
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alco Machine Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alco Machine Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$14,280 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alco Machine Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN BILTRITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38K&N'S FOODS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39STEPHENS ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22WORLD KITCHEN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35TRUSS COMPONENTS OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33AG PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMERICAN BEEF PACKER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HC RETAIL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15BROLITE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17RICHARDS WHOLESALE F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FALCON FOUNDRY CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23SISKIYOU FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WESTBY COOPERATIVE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TURANO FLORIDA BUN, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN LITHO, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5DEL CONCA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19BOMAN & KEMP MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TROY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Alco Machine Company…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24
Alco Machine Company, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 24 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alco Machine Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alco Machine Company, INC. ranks #11,914 at $14,280 current penalty.

How Alco Machine Company, INC. Compares

Alco Machine Company, INC.'s 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-07-06

Last Inspection

2013-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,570

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,570 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

45.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

54.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,280

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,520 from the initial assessment of $23,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Alco Machine Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alco Machine Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $14,280 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,570 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alco Machine Company, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,280 here).

The O.S. Kelly Company $14,280 OH Industrial Sheetmetal & Fabricators, INC. $14,280 TX Conagra Foods Packaged Foods $14,280 MO Sioux Manufacturing Corporation $14,280 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

American Biltrite, INC. 4 insp. Lowell, MA K&N'S Foods USA, LLC 4 insp. Fulton, NY Stephens Enterprises, INC. 4 insp. Bridgeville, DE World Kitchen, LLC 4 insp. Corning, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The O.S. Kelly Company
Springfield, OH
3 inspections $14,280
Sign Builders, INC.
Birmingham, AL
3 inspections $14,280
Industrial Sheetmetal & Fabricators, INC.
Vidor, TX
2 inspections $14,280
Conagra Foods Packaged Foods
Marshall, MO
2 inspections $14,280
Sioux Manufacturing Corporation
Fort Totten, ND
2 inspections $14,280

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What to do with this record

Use Alco Machine Company, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alco Machine Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alco Machine Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alco Machine Company, INC. have? ▼
Alco Machine Company, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Alco Machine Company, INC. had? ▼
Alco Machine Company, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-06 and the most recent on 2013-04-10. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alco Machine Company, INC.? ▼
Alco Machine Company, INC. has been assessed $14,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Alco Machine Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alco Machine Company, INC. has 11 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alco Machine Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Alco Machine Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alco Machine Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alco Machine Company, INC. ranks #25,347 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alco Machine Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alco Machine Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,280 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Industrial Sheetmetal & Fabricators, INC. in Vidor, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,280 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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