Warren battery cell manufacturing plant faces $270K in penalties after federal investigators identify 19 safety, health violations

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U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted four inspections at Ultium Cells LLC's Warren auto battery manufacturing plant, following a March 2023 explosion and fire. OSHA identified 19 safety and health violations, including 17 serious and 2 other-than-serious, and proposed $270,091 in penalties. The agency found that the company exposed workers to machine and chemical hazards, failed to use and train workers on safety and emergency response procedures, and did not comply with federally required safety standards for personal protective equipment. The company has 15 business days to comply with the citations and penalties or request an informal conference with OSHA's area director.