Seattle battery manufacturer fined over $200K for exposing workers to lead

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Washington state is penalizing a Seattle-based vehicle battery manufacturer for exposing workers to lead levels more than four times the safety limit.

The Department of Labor and Industries said last week it imposed a nearly $225,000 fine on Dyno Battery after the company failed to fix the violations.

Dyno Battery is a family-owned company that produces batteries for golf carts, trains, boats and heavy-duty vehicles. It’s been in operation since 1933.

Last July, state regulators …

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