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OSHA Inspection: BIG SKY WOOD WORKS INC

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of BIG SKY WOOD WORKS INC in 7596 DESMET ROAD, MISSOULA, MT 59808 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 345611438.

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Site address
7596 DESMET ROAD
City
MISSOULA
State
MT
ZIP
59808
Mailing
PO BOX 17692, MISSOULA, MT 59808
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
321920
Employees
9
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L01 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1585.00 · Current $951.00 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) 7596 Desmet Rd, Missoula, MT:  On or about October 28, 2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from using forklifts, including but not limited to; Doosan Model 625N-7 forklift, without training.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $951
  • — Z (S) $1585

1910.305 B02 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1585.00 · Current $951.00 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) 7596 Desmet Rd, Missoula, MT:  On or about October 28, 2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while utilizing the Smetco Pallet Table with exposed wiring due to a missing junction box cover.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $951
  • — Z (S) $1585

1910.305 G01 IV A

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) 7596 Desmet Rd, Missoula, MT:  On or about October 28, 2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working with extension cords to power tools that are attached to the structure of the building as permanent wiring.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.305 G02 III

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) 7596 Desmet Rd, Missoula, MT:  On or about October 28, 2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while utilizing hand tools that were plugged into an extension cord with exposed wiring at the joint.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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