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OSHA Inspection: RBM LUMBER, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

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.

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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
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
321113
Employees
40
Ownership type
A

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Aug 1, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Aug 1, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Jul 31, 2011
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Aug 1, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
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

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Jul 29, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
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

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Jul 29, 2011
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Jul 29, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Aug 1, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2011
Abate by
Jul 31, 2011
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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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