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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of ASARCO, INC. at 100 Smelter Road, East Helena, MT 59635 on Oct 21, 1985. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Feb 3, 1992.
OSHA documented 40 violations (14 serious, 26 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $2,900. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 536 air monitoring samples covering 5 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).
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 | 12794P / 33A | 0 - 0.31 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 8665P / 21A | 0 - 1.4 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 3624P / 12A | 0 - 0.071 | mg/m³ |
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19001 | 19101025 K02 II Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1986 |
| 20003 | 19100095 G08 IIA Occupational Noise Exposure | Serious | $600 | $300 | Apr 23, 1986 |
| 20004 | 19100134 B02 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $600 | $300 |
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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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) |
| 12794P / 33A |
| 0 - 2.9 |
| mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 160120P / 40A | 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 23, 1986 |
| 20007C | 19101025 E02 Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 |
| 20007D | 19101025 F03 I Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 |
| 20009A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $800 | $800 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20009B | 19100134 B08 Respiratory Protection | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010A | 19101018 C Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $750 | $750 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010B | 19101025 C01 Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010C | 19101018 H03 III Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010D | 19101025 F03 II Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010E | 19101018 H04 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20010F | 19101025 F04 I Lead | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 20011A | 19101025 H02 II Lead | Serious | $750 | $750 | Jul 1, 1987 |
| 20011B | 19101018 K02 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1987 |
| 21001 | 19100020 G01 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records | Other | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 |
| 21002 | 19100095 B01 Occupational Noise Exposure | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1986 |
| 21003 | 19100095 M02 IID Occupational Noise Exposure | Other | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 |
| 21004 | 19100095 M02 IIE Occupational Noise Exposure | Other | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 |
| 21005 | 19100132 A Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 |
| 21006 | 19100134 B05 Respiratory Protection | Other | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 |
| 21008A | 19101018 C Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 |
| 21013A | 19101025 C01 Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1986 |
| 21025A | 19101018 H04 I Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21025B | 19101025 F04 I Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21026A | 19101018 E01 III Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21026B | 19101025 D01 II Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21027A | 19101018 E03 II Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21027B | 19101025 D06 III Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21028A | 19101018 E04 Inorganic Arsenic | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21028B | 19101025 D07 Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21029A | 19101025 H01 Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21029B | 19101025 F04 I Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21030 | 19101025 E05 I Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21031 | 19101025 J03 IIIB Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21032 | 19101025 M02 I Lead | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21033 | 19101200 G02 II Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21034 | 19101200 G02 III Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21035 | 19101200 G02 IV Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
| 21036 | 19101200 G02 VII Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 |
