BLACK EAGLE, MT — 2012-08-14 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2012-08-14 00:00:00, OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. in 3201 15TH ST, BLACK EAGLE, MT 59414 (NAICS 484110). OSHA activity number 335831988.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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: MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
Site address: 3201 15TH ST
City: BLACK EAGLE
State: MT
ZIP: 59414
Mailing: P.O. BOX 2645, GREAT FALLS, MT 59403

What kind of inspection was it?

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

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Case closed: 2014-01-28 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:19:52

Establishment context

NAICS code: 484110
Employees: 67
Ownership type: A

Citations

11 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation and/or caught by hazards due to an unguarded chuck on a Jet drill press.    (b) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and a times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards due to an unguarded OTC hydraulic press.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $2000
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2800
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2800

1910.212 B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Jet model floor standing drill press that was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $2000
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2800
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2800

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a grinder with the tongue guard set approximately one inch from grinding wheel.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $2000
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2800
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2800

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,100 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a) Repair Shop storage area: On August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught by hazards while storing tarps due to unguarded drive pulleys and belt.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $1590
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2100
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2100

1910.219 E01 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):     Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    (a) Repair Shop storage area: On August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught by hazards while storing tarps due to unguarded drive pulleys and belt.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $0
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $0
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious 2 instances 4 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using a relocatable power tap to provide electrical power to a Jet model drill press and Sioux model grinder.    (b) Wash Bay: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using a relocatable power tap to provide electrical power to equipment in the wash bay.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (O) $500
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2800
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2800

1910.303 B07 IV

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):     There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using a Makita model chop plugged into an electrical outlet with a broken ground plug stuck in the lower right opening.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (O) $0
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $0
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.303 G01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,100 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of not having an unblocked access to the circuit disconnect panels in the event of an emergency due to a wheel dolly placed in front of the panel.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (O) $500
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2100
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2100

1910.305 B02 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    (a)  Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from an outlet without a cover located by the water cooler.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $2000
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2800
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2800

1910.305 G02 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):     Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    (a) Repair Shop: On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from an extension cord used to power a fan that was repaired with electrical tape.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $0
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $0
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.305 E01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Feb 4, 2013
Abate by: Aug 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,100 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):     Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures were not weatherproof in wet locations:    (a) On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using an electrical outlet in the wash bay with a cover that was broke off.

Recent events (3)

2013-09-27 00:00:00 — F (S) $1590
2013-02-28 00:00:00 — C (S) $2100
2013-02-04 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2100

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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 335831988.

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