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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101025 H01 Lead.
Inspection Nr: 1441580.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $52,096.00
Current Penalty: $26,048.00
Issuance Date: 12/05/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2019 | $26,048.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2019 | $52,096.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: a) U.S. Battery Mfg. Augusta, Inc. - At the Oxide plant break room, employees were exposed to ingestion hazards from lead contamination found on the refrigerator handle. Lead contamination measured was 272.7 micrograms, on or about 10/31/19. b) U.S. Battery Mfg. Augusta, Inc. - At the Oxide plant break room, employees were exposed to ingestion hazards from lead contamination found on the microwave control pad. Lead contamination measured was 14.5 micrograms, on or about 10/31/19. U.S. Battery Mfg. Augusta, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1353892, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/15/19, with respect to a workplace located at 1895 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA.