U.S. plans to fine GM and LG New Energy joint venture battery factory $270,000 for violating safety and health regulations

News from this site on October 14, according to Reuters, U.S. investigators proposed to impose a fine of US$270,000 on Ultium Cells, a joint venture battery factory between General Motors and LG Energy Solution in Ohio (note on this site: currently about 1.974 million RMB) fine for violation of safety and health regulations.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators are looking into the cause of a March explosion and fire at an Ultium Cells plant, prompting the agency to issue 19 safety and health violations, 17 serious violations.

OSHA inspectors found that the company failed to train workers on safety and emergency response procedures and did not comply with the use of personal protective equipment federal standards, putting workers at risk.

Ultium Cells said it has "taken the safety concerns seriously and requested a hearing with OSHA." OSHA issued a hazard alert letter asking the company to voluntarily reduce the accumulation of metal dust, and protect employees from harmful Safe Metal Dust Exposure Risk.

Per OSHA requirements, Ultium is required to install necessary machine guards, train employees on hazardous energy controls and emergency response procedures, and make other changes

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