SAFT AMERICA INC.
313 CRESCENT STREET NE, VALDESE, NC 28690 · NAICS 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Apr 16, 2026#348883927Apr 16, 2026Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#348883927$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #348883927
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Final Order
- May 19, 2026
- Closed
- Sep 24, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 145
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jul 30, 2026 | - | May 19, 2026 |
Jul 26, 2018#343336533Jul 26, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#343336533$10,0008 viol.8 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #343336533
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 27, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 260
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,525
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 95.129(01) | Serious | 2 | 5 | $6,300 | $4,100 | Oct 11, 2018 | - | Nov 27, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $6,300 | $4,100 | Oct 11, 2018 | - | Nov 27, 2018 |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $975 | $600 | Oct 11, 2018 | - | Nov 27, 2018 |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2018 | - | Nov 1, 2018 |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $600 | Oct 11, 2018 | - | Nov 27, 2018 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 18, 2012#316604495Jul 18, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316604495$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316604495
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jul 26, 2007#311237952Jul 26, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311237952$1,9807 viol.7 violations$1,980 in penalties
Inspection #311237952
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 29, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 357
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,980
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $825 | Aug 7, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,925 | $1,155 | Aug 14, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 26, 2007#310978234Jul 26, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310978234$8255 viol.5 violations$825 in penalties
Inspection #310978234
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 30, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 357
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $825
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $825 | Aug 14, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
Jun 13, 2002#305623076Jun 13, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#305623076$9,80022 viol.22 violations$9,800 in penalties
Inspection #305623076
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 2002
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 284
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 22 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,425
- Penalties on Record
- $9,800
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 IE | Serious | 1 | 11 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Apr 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IA | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IE | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IF | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 10, 2002#305529000Jun 10, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#305529000$1,3763 viol.3 violations$1,376 in penalties
Inspection #305529000
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 17, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 284
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $1,376
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee injured after being drenched by sulfur dioxide
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $688 | Aug 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 D01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $1,375 | $688 | Jul 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 IVB | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 2002 | - | - |
Sep 20, 2000#304007537Sep 20, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304007537$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304007537
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2000
- Closed
- Sep 29, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 3, 1997#301522215Feb 3, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#301522215$3004 viol.4 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #301522215
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 313 Crescent Street Ne, Valdese, NC 28690
- Industry
- 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $300 | $300 | Apr 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1997 | - | - |
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
9 inspections, 1997 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
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