Inspection 343330619 OPENED JUL 19, 2018Closed
4115 S Zero St Attn Kevin Settle, Plant Mgr, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Exide Technologies, Inc. has 8 OSHA inspections on record in Arkansas, the first in 2004.
OSHA's last visit started on Jul 19, 2018 on a referral, in Fort Smith.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 52 citation items: 41 serious, 2 repeat and 9 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $188,584 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $74,275, down 61%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1025, lead in general industry (17 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Exide Technologies, Inc. averages $12,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Exide Technologies, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 342920857 OPENED JAN 30, 2018Closed
4115 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 11, 2018: Employee sustains amputation of finger pad
At 6:00 a.m. on January 11, 2018, Employee #1 was pulling a cell out of a heat sealer machine. The machine's smoother feature activated while his hands were at the point of operation, resulting in the pad of his left index finger being amputated.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $12,934 | $12,000 | Apr 2, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 123448888 OPENED DEC 22, 2008Closed
4115 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311363089 OPENED JAN 8, 2008Closed
4115 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,600 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,800 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2)(ii) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iii) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9a 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(ia) · Cadmium |
Serious | $5,000 | $4,800 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9b 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9c 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(4)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,600 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $4,800 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(1)(ii) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11c 29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11d 29 CFR 1910.1027(c) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11e 29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(1)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11f 29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $17,500 | $9,000 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Repeat | $12,500 | $7,000 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 123439531 OPENED JUL 12, 2007Closed
4115 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309222511 OPENED OCT 27, 2005Closed
4115 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · 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 1910.1025(h)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Mar 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $25,000 | $3,500 | Mar 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $25,000 | $2,500 | Mar 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $25,000 | $2,500 | Mar 20, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 307318907 OPENED MAR 2, 2004Closed
4115 South Zero, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Storage Battery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,350 | $675 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(2) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2)(ii) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $2,250 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,500 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $1,500 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(4) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(v) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(ia) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307318915 OPENED MAR 2, 2004Closed
4115 South Zero, Fort Smith, AR 72908 · 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 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 31, 2004 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Fort Smith site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 194 workers: 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide Technologies-Fort Smith Fort Smith · 2019 | 194 | 2 | 0 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Jan 11, 2018, Fort Smith: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was attempting to straighten a jar on a sealer machine's assembly line. At the same time, another employee pushed on the opposite side of the jar, causing it to cross the machine's eye. The machine then cycled, and the sealer came down on and amputated the first employee's left index fingertip.
Jul 28, 2015, Fort Smith: Hospitalization · heat exhaustion, prostration · body systems
An employee was operating a pasting machine when he began feeling ill. He went to the break room and experience a rapid heart beat. He was hospitalized overnight for heat exhaustion.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1)
(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL). (1) The employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m 3) averaged over an 8-hour period.
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(2)
(2) If an employee is exposed to lead for more than 8 hours in any work day, the permissible exposure limit, as a time weighted average (TWA) for that day, shall be reduced according to the following formula:
29 CFR 1910.1027 · Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
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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.