Manufacturing · Birmingham, AL

American Cast Iron Pipe Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Cast Iron Pipe Company ranks #2,321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 37 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$84,231
OSHA penalties: 37
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #2,321
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $84,231. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Cast Iron Pipe Company 13 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Hem, INC. in Pryor, OK is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $84,300 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 67.6%
of violations were serious: #2,321
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 71/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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American Cast Iron Pip…

$84,231
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows American Cast Iron Pipe Company runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$84,231 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 American Cast Iron Pipe Company.

American Cast Iron Pipe Company has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

American Cast Iron Pipe Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Cast Iron Pipe Company ranks #1,217 at $84,231 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $84,231 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How American Cast Iron Pipe Company Compares

American Cast Iron Pipe Company's 2.85 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 runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-05

Last Inspection

2023-11-11

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,479

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $6,479 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

67.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

32.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$257,337

Current Penalty Amount

$84,231

Penalty Reduction

67.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$84,231

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $173,106 from the initial assessment of $257,337. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Cast Iron Pipe Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	American Cast Iron Pipe Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	2.6
Violations	37	8.0
Total Penalty	$84,231	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,479	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Cast Iron Pipe Company, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($84,231 here).

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC $84,275 KS Hem, INC. $84,300 OK Peking Noodle CO., INC. $84,300 CA Frick's Quality Meats, INC. $84,314 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

ZF Axle Drives Marysville LLC 13 insp. Marysville, MI AK Steel Corporation 13 insp. Middletown, OH Cargill Meat Solutions 13 insp. Dodge City, KS Brembo North America INC 13 insp. Homer, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems

Lyndhurst, VA

1 inspections $43,830

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC

Arkansas City, KS

14 inspections $84,275

Hem, INC.

Pryor, OK

4 inspections $84,300

Peking Noodle CO., INC.

Los Angeles, CA

2 inspections $84,300

Frick's Quality Meats, INC.

Washington, MO

5 inspections $84,314

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What to do with this record

Use American Cast Iron Pipe Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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American Cast Iron Pipe Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 American Cast Iron Pipe Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, American Cast Iron Pipe Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 37 violations across 13 inspections, including 25 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does American Cast Iron Pipe Company have? ▼

American Cast Iron Pipe Company has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $84,231.

How many OSHA inspections has American Cast Iron Pipe Company had? ▼

American Cast Iron Pipe Company has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-05 and the most recent on 2023-11-11. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for American Cast Iron Pipe Company? ▼

American Cast Iron Pipe Company has been assessed $84,231 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $257,337 (a 67.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does American Cast Iron Pipe Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. American Cast Iron Pipe Company has 25 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.

Has American Cast Iron Pipe Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against American Cast Iron Pipe Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does American Cast Iron Pipe Company operate in? ▼

American Cast Iron Pipe Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if American Cast Iron Pipe Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe American Cast Iron Pipe Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does American Cast Iron Pipe Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Cast Iron Pipe Company ranks #2,321 (the top 5% 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 American Cast Iron Pipe Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

American Cast Iron Pipe Company's total OSHA penalty of $84,231 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hem, INC. in Pryor, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $84,300 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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