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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of ASARCO, INC. at East Helena Plant, East Helena, MT 59635 on Mar 19, 1987. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on May 9, 1989.
OSHA documented 16 violations (5 serious, 11 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $2,250. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 31 air monitoring samples covering 8 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu), Lead, Inorganic (as Pb), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust), and 3 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0.15 - 0.32 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu) | 4 | 0.14 - 0.28 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0.12 - 1.1 | mg/m³ |
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $900 | $450 | Oct 14, 1988 |
| 20002 | 19100134 B02 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $900 | $450 | Oct 14, 1988 |
| 20003 | 19100134 B08 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $900 | $450 |
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.
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Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 4 | 0.015 - 0.037 | mg/m³ |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 4 | 0.078 - 0.28 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 2 | 0 |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
| Oct 26, 1988 |
| 20004 | 19100134 C Respiratory Protection | Serious | $900 | $450 | Sep 11, 1988 |
| 20005 | 19100134 E03 I Respiratory Protection | Serious | $900 | $450 | Oct 14, 1988 |
| 21001 | 19100132 A Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1988 |
| 21002A | 19101025 C01 Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1988 |
| 21002B | 19101025 E01 I Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1988 |
| 21002C | 19101025 E03 IIA Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1988 |
| 21002D | 19101025 E03 IIB Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1988 |
| 22001A | 19101200 F04 I Hazard Communication | Other | $700 | $0 | Nov 15, 1988 |
| 22001B | 19101200 F04 II Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1988 |
| 22001C | 19101200 F05 Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1988 |
| 22001D | 19101200 G02 IV Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1988 |
| 22001E | 19101200 H02 II Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1988 |
| 23001B | 19101200 G02 XI Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1988 |
