HINGHAM, MT — 2011-04-19 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PULSES LTD

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2011-04-19 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of AMERICAN PULSES LTD in 606 4TH ST, HINGHAM, MT 59528 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 330292384.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: AMERICAN PULSES LTD
Site address: 606 4TH ST
City: HINGHAM
State: MT
ZIP: 59528
Mailing: P.O. BOX 202, HINGHAM, MT 59528

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2011-04-19 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2011-04-19 00:00:00
Case closed: 2013-09-05 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:19:51

Establishment context

NAICS code: 493130
Employees: 14
Ownership type: A

Citations

12 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1500
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3000

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1500
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3000

1910.23 A08 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): A floor hole cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the floor hole was not constantly attended by someone or protected by a removable standard railing.

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1200
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2400

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides: The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides, a person can pass.

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1800
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3600

1910.23 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): The intermediate rail was not approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp:

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.23 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v):

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1800
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3600

1910.132 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1200
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2400

1910.146 C01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $900
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1800

1910.219 C02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $4200

1910.219 C04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft without being guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1500
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3000

1910.242 B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Sep 29, 2011
Abate by: Oct 4, 2011
Penalty: Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..

Recent events (2)

2011-10-20 00:00:00 — I (S) $1200
2011-09-29 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2400

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Source

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