GENERAL BATTERY CORP
SPRING VALLEY ROAD, Reading, PA 19605 · NAICS 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Nov 10, 1987#1767557Nov 10, 1987Monitoring (D) · No Inspection scope, Health#1767557$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1767557
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Montrose Avenue And Angeline Street, Reading, PA 19605
- Industry
- 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Feb 28, 1984#181735Feb 28, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#181735$2102 viol.2 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #181735
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1984
- Closed
- Dec 23, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- Muhlenberg Industrial Mall, Reading, PA 19605
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1816P / 2A | 0 - 1.2 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1816P / 2A | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Nov 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 I | Other | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1986 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1984#180398Feb 28, 1984Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#180398$308 viol.8 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #180398
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 5, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- Muhlenberg Industrial Mall, Reading, PA 19605
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | - | $60 | $30 | Apr 7, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1984 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1984 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1984 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1984 | - | - |
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.
Aug 10, 1983#12526786Aug 10, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12526786$4002 viol.2 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #12526786
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 262
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- Spring Valley Road, Reading, PA 19605
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 33 | 0 - 0.57 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 I | Repeat | 2 | 6 | $400 | $400 | Sep 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I04 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1984 | - | - |
Mar 3, 1982#12526414Mar 3, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12526414$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12526414
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1982
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Po Box 1262, Reading, PA 19601
- 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.
May 5, 1978#12527057May 5, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12527057$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12527057
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,147
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Box 1262, Reading, PA 19603
- 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.
Apr 14, 1975#12731022Apr 14, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12731022$28514 viol.14 violations$285 in penalties
Inspection #12731022
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1975
- Closed
- May 20, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $285
- Penalties on Record
- $285
- Site Address
- Spring Valley Rd & Nolan Stree, Reading, PA 19603
- 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 (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $45 | $45 | Apr 18, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | May 16, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 R02 | Other | 2 | - | $45 | $45 | May 16, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 7, 1974#12738241Aug 7, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12738241$803 viol.3 violations$80 in penalties
Inspection #12738241
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 930
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80
- Penalties on Record
- $80
- Site Address
- P O Box 1262, Reading, PA 19603
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Other | 8 | - | $80 | $80 | Aug 17, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1974 | - | - |
Dec 5, 1972#12770913Dec 5, 1972Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#12770913$753 viol.3 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #12770913
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 1972
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1973
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 694
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $76
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- Spring Valley Road, Reading, PA 19603
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Other | 14 | - | $75 | $75 | Apr 30, 1974 | Apr 15, 1973 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 E | Other | 1 | - | $1 | $0 | Oct 21, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1973 | - | - |
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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, 1972 to 1987. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, 4,599 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.