TUSCALOOSA, AL —
OSHA Inspection: BF GOODRICH
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of BF GOODRICH in 5101 21ST ST., TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 (NAICS 326211). OSHA activity number 308764455.
Watch BF Goodrich — free
Get an email when a new federal OSHA severe-injury report for BF Goodrich is published. One employer, no account, unsubscribe in one click.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BF GOODRICH
- Site address
- 5101 21ST ST.
- City
- TUSCALOOSA
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 35401
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 326211
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3011
- Employees
- 1403
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
27 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load: (a)BF Goodrich - On or about 05/09/05, the spreader bar used with the 1/4 ton hoist which was used to lift 85lb steel inserts which rubber runs through to the rubber tread machines, had not been load rated. The spreader bar was 30" wide. Employees working in the area were exposed to being struck by the load being moved. (b)BF Goodrich - On or about 05/09/05, the spreader bar used with the 2 ton chain hoist to lift forklift batteries had not been load rated. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the battery being lifted. (c)BF Goodrich - On or about 05/09/05, the spreader bar used with the 3-ton chain hoist to lift forklift batteries had not been load rated. The spreader bar was measured at 44"X4". Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the battery being lifted. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to, complying with the American National Standard Institute, ANSI/ASME B30.20a-2001, "Below the Hook Lifting Devices"; ensure that all specially designed lifting devices are marked with the lifting capacity.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed: (a)BF Goodrich - Line #9 - On or about 05/09/05, an employee was observed operating a standard forklift and was not using the attached seatbelt. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to enforce the company's requirement for operators of powered industrial trucks to use/wear the restraint devices or seat belts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by falling tires: (a)BF Goodrich - Tire Area - On or about 05/10/05, a 5-6ft. section of the overhead conveyor was inadequately guarded where tires could fall off of the inclined conveyor. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to perform regular inspections of the conveyor and ensure that side protection is adequate to prevent tires from falling from the conveyor. For assistance refer to ANSI B20.1-1996, Section 9.ction
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.23 A03 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.23 A08 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.23 D01 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.37 Q02
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.184 C06
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $5000.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.213 I01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.215 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.303 F
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.305 J04 IIE
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.23 D01 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $2500.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $12500.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10000.00
- — Z (R) $12500.00
More inspections at BF GOODRICH
TUSCALOOSA, AL—2005-05-09 00:00:00
BF GOODRICH
WOODBURN, IN—2004-02-04 00:00:00
BF GOODRICH
SPENSER, WV—1996-05-22 00:00:00
BF GOODRICH
View BF GOODRICH's full OSHA safety record →
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 326211)
FORT WORTH, TX—2026-07-02
199 RECYCLING
NORMAL, IL—2026-06-29
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
JOHNSTOWN, OH—2026-06-26
TECHNICAL RUBBER COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA—2026-06-17
A09CS00001088ULAAQ - BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS
NEWTON, IA—2026-06-17
A09CS00000ZTB0BAAA - THOMBERT INC.
More inspections in AL
CLANTON, AL—2026-07-13
UBIQUE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
IRONDALE, AL—2026-07-13
FATHER NATURE LANDSCAPES OF BIRMINGHAM, INC.
GARDENDALE, AL—2026-07-09
ANDINO'S IRON WORKERS, LLC
CULLMAN, AL—2026-07-09
ALFREDO PICHARDO BLANCO
MOBILE, AL—2026-07-09
FLEXICREW TECHNICAL, LLC
Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 308764455.