Inspection #315741827
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY, INC. at 200 Mcintyre Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643 on Feb 7, 2012. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Sep 27, 2012.
OSHA documented 17 violations (13 serious, 4 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $37,000. This inspection is linked to 2 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 30 air monitoring samples covering 2 substances during this inspection, including Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Chromium (VI) - TWA.
This employer has 15 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 315741827
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 27, 2012
- Total Violations
- 17
- Penalties on Record
- $37,000
- Initial Penalties
- $54,300
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
- Address
- 200 Mcintyre Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643
- Industry
- 336330 Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #340982198 | Oct 13, 2015 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $5,250 |
| #339768293 | May 14, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $6,100 |
| #339767923 | May 14, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 20 violations | $173,005 |
| #337828818 | Nov 29, 2012 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $17,300 |
| #337307425 | Nov 8, 2012 | Complaint (B) | 8 violations | $15,500 |
| #335234985 | Jul 11, 2012 | Referral (C) | 2 violations | $4,675 |
| #334683380 | Jun 14, 2012 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $29,000 |
| #315743575 | Mar 22, 2012 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $7,550 |
| #315740639 | Dec 13, 2011 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $16,500 |
| #314209248 | Apr 18, 2011 | Complaint (B) | 27 violations | $60,000 |
| #312530272 | Oct 29, 2009 | Planned (H) | 7 violations | $6,700 |
| #312522402 | Oct 8, 2008 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #307842633 | Dec 7, 2005 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $956 |
| #307838995 | May 18, 2005 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $844 |
| #302372701 | Feb 17, 1999 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Sep 27, 2012.
13 serious, 4 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 1513P / 2A | 0 - 0.015925 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 1513P / 2A | 0 - 0.008281 | 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).
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | $5,500 | $4,000 | Aug 10, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 III | Serious | $3,300 | $2,500 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 L01 | Serious | $0 | $3,500 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | $5,500 | $2,500 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | $4,400 | $4,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | $5,500 | $2,500 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 H01 | Serious | $7,000 | $3,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 J01 II | Serious | $5,500 | $3,000 | Aug 31, 2012 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 K01 I | Serious | $5,500 | $3,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 K01 IB | Serious | $5,500 | $3,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01015A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 I03 I | Serious | $0 | $5,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 01015B | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 I02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases OSHA citation code: 19040007 B03 | Other | $1,100 | $1,000 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVA | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D03 III | Other | $5,500 | $0 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D03 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2012 | - | - |
Understanding These Penalties
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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