EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2400 BROOKLAWN, BATON ROUGE, LA 70807 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-06-11.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 9, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 28, 1999. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $35,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Exide Corp’s Baton Rouge facility reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental life-safety
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What OSHA violations was EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS cited for?
EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1998-06-11.
How much was EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS in BATON ROUGE, LA. Average per citation: $35,000.00.
Is EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EXIDE CORP-SCHUYLKILL METALS has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.