SAFT AMERICA, INC.
711 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, Valdosta, GA 31601 · NAICS 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
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Oct 7, 2015#340973932Oct 7, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340973932$5,2503 viol.3 violations$5,250 in penalties
Inspection #340973932
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 2015
- Final Order
- Mar 10, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,250
- Site Address
- 711 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd., Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $7,000 | $5,250 | Mar 16, 2016 | - | Mar 10, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2016 | - | Mar 10, 2016 |
| 01001C | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2016 | - | Mar 10, 2016 |
Feb 11, 2002#303770895Feb 11, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303770895$3,6576 viol.6 violations$3,657 in penalties
Inspection #303770895
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2002
- Closed
- Aug 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 218
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,875
- Penalties on Record
- $3,657
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 6 | 0 - 0.2205724 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 - 0.1055023 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.1213827 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 - 2.6318576 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 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 | 3 | $1,625 | $1,219 | Mar 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 D03 I | Serious | 4 | 18 | $1,300 | $975 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 F01 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $975 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 K03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 21, 1992#109006338May 21, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#109006338$1,2002 viol.2 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #109006338
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 5, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,950
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 B04 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $975 | $600 | Sep 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $600 | Sep 21, 1992 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1987#101247526Jul 29, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#101247526$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101247526
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 390
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 8 | 0.028 - 6.2 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0.003 - 0.056 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Apr 29, 1986#100357482Apr 29, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#100357482$1806 viol.6 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #100357482
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 30, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 421
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling22 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 21 | 0 - 0.0067 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 2 | 0.045 - 0.12 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 21 | 0 - 0.2532 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 21 | 0 - 0.004 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 21 | 0 - 0.0027 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 21 | 0 - 0.0123 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 23 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Mercury (Vapor) (as Hg) | 17 | 0 - 0.11 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 23 | 0 - 0.474 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 48 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Potassium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.0032 | mg/m³ |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc | 1 | 0.018 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 21 | 0 - 0.0028 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Serious | 5 | 100 | $180 | $180 | Oct 26, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Serious | 6 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 20, 1984#236711Mar 20, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#236711$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #236711
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 410
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 3 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1984 | - | - |
Jan 15, 1982#14246326Jan 15, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14246326$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14246326
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 15, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1982
- Closed
- Feb 4, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 375
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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.
Sep 19, 1978#14119358Sep 19, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#14119358$2102 viol.2 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #14119358
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1978
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $210 | $210 | Sep 28, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1978 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1977#14158067Jul 21, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#14158067$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14158067
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 311
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Boulevard, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage 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.
Jan 27, 1977#14119440Jan 27, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#14119440$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14119440
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 453
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 711 Industrial Boulevard, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Industry
- 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
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