Since 2025, OSHA inspectors have visited Ascend Elements, Inc. in Georgia 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 16, 2026 after a complaint, in Covington.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $37,831; today they stand at $22,699, 40% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Ascend Elements, Inc. averages $11,349 across 2 cited inspections.
Ascend Elements, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company9176 Industrial Drive, Covington, GA 30014 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(b)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2026 | Final |
9176 Industrial Drive, Covington, GA 30014 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(ii) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $9,457 | $5,674 | Aug 4, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $14,187 | $8,512 | Aug 4, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $14,187 | $8,512 | Aug 4, 2025 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Covington site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 57 workers: 1.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.5 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Elements - Base 1 Covington · 2025 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(ii)
(ii) Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii)
(iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(b)(2)
(B) An air-purifying respirator, provided that:
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.