COLUMBIA FALLS, MT —
OSHA Inspection: RBM LUMBER, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of RBM LUMBER, INC. in 685 BERNE ROAD, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912 (NAICS 321113). OSHA activity number 330293358.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RBM LUMBER, INC.
- Site address
- 685 BERNE ROAD
- City
- COLUMBIA FALLS
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59912
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 1105, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321113
- Employees
- 40
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3430
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.213 G03
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(g)(3): Limit chains or other equally effective devices were not provided to prevent the saw from swinging beyond the front or back edges of the table, or beyond a forward position where the gullets of the lowest saw teeth will rise above the tabletop.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1960
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.213 H01
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 31, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The upper hood shall completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that will include the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator fromflying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and will deflect sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contactwith stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 R04
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section,inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 29, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 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)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 29, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): The rotating shaft projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft and was not guarded by nonrotating cap or safety sleeve.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 29, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed unless they are more thanseven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided.This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Electrical installations. Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3430
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 31, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 330293358.
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