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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a follow-up inspection of ASARCO, INC. at 100 Smelter Road, East Helena, MT 59635 on Oct 19, 1987. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jul 18, 1996.
OSHA documented 46 violations (30 serious, 13 willful, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $433,600.
OSHA collected 486 air monitoring samples covering 6 substances during this inspection, including Arsenic, Inorganic, Cadmium Dust (as Cd), Cadmium Fume (as Cd), Lead, Inorganic (as Pb), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction), Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 12186P / 35A | 0 - 0.9 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 10373P / 30A | 0 - 0.3 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 2116P / 5A | 0 - 0.79 | mg/m³ |
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24001A | 19100134 B02 Respiratory Protection | Willful | $10,000 | $5,000 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24001B | 19100134 B05 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24001D | 19100134 B09 Respiratory Protection | Willful | $0 | $0 |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) |
| 12489P / 35A |
| 0 - 60 |
| mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 11586P / 29A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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).
| Apr 29, 1988 |
| 24001E | 19100134 F01 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24001F | 19100134 E05 II Respiratory Protection | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24002A | 19101018 G01 II Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $189,000 | $1,000 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 24002B | 19101018 C Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24002C | 19101025 C01 Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24002D | 19101018 G02 IV Inorganic Arsenic | Willful | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1988 |
| 24002E | 19101025 E03 IV Lead | Willful | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1988 |
| 24002F | 19101018 G01 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 24002G | 19101025 E01 I Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 24003A | 19101018 E01 III Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $90,000 | $1,000 | Jul 18, 1988 |
| 24003B | 19101025 D01 II Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1988 |
| 24004A | 19101018 E03 II Inorganic Arsenic | Willful | $16,000 | $8,000 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24004B | 19101025 D06 III Lead | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24006A | 19100134 E05 Respiratory Protection | Willful | $846,000 | $400,450 | May 6, 1988 |
| 24006B | 19101018 H03 III Inorganic Arsenic | Willful | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1988 |
| 24006C | 19101025 F03 II Lead | Willful | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1988 |
| 24007A | 19101018 K01 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $54,000 | $1,000 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24007B | 19101025 H01 Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24009A | 19101018 K02 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $144,000 | $1,000 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24009B | 19101025 H02 II Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1995 |
| 24010 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $9,000 | $1,000 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 24011 | 19100176 F Handling Materials - General | Serious | $7,000 | $1,000 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24012 | 19100151 C Medical Services and First Aid | Serious | $8,000 | $1,000 | Apr 29, 1988 |
| 24013 | 19100095 B01 Occupational Noise Exposure | Willful | $7,000 | $3,500 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24014A | 19101000 B01 Air Contaminants | Willful | $7,000 | $3,500 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24014B | 19101000 B02 Air Contaminants | Willful | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24014C | 19101000 E Air Contaminants | Willful | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24015 | 19101025 E05 I Lead | Serious | $9,000 | $1,000 | May 20, 1988 |
| 24017 | 19101025 K02 VII Lead | Serious | $8,000 | $1,000 | Apr 29, 1988 |
| 25001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $700 | $350 | May 20, 1988 |
| 25002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $700 | $350 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 25003 | 19100151 C Medical Services and First Aid | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 29, 1988 |
| 25004 | 19100036 B08 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes | Serious | $900 | $450 | May 20, 1988 |
| 25005 | 19101018 N06 IA Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $900 | $450 | May 6, 1988 |
| 25006 | 19101018 D01 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $800 | $400 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 25007 | 19101018 P02 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $800 | $400 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 25008A | 19101018 Q01 IIA Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $900 | $450 | May 20, 1988 |
| 25008B | 19101025 N01 IIA Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1988 |
| 25009 | 19101025 J02 IA Lead | Serious | $800 | $400 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 25010 | 19101025 J02 IB Lead | Serious | $800 | $400 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 26001 | 19040002 A Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries | Other | $100 | $50 | Apr 29, 1988 |
| 26002 | 19101018 Q03 II Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 |
| 26003 | 19101025 N04 II Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 |
