BILLINGS, MT ·
OSHA Inspection: THOMAE LUMBER
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of THOMAE LUMBER in 1009 MULLOWNEY LANE, BILLINGS, MT 59101 (NAICS 444110). OSHA activity number 339388092.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- THOMAE LUMBER
- Site address
- 1009 MULLOWNEY LANE
- City
- BILLINGS
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59101
- Mailing
- 1009 MULLOWNEY LANE, BILLINGS, MT 59101
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 444110
- Employees
- 40
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: (a) East dry storage building: On or about August 22, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to entrapment hazards while working in the dry storage building.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2450
- · Z (S) $3500
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": (a) East dry storage building: On or about August 22, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to entrapment hazards associated with unmarked exits while working in the dry storage building.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.106 D03 II
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinet(s) were not labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away": (a) West side of truss plant: On or about August 22, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards associated with the improper storage of flammable liquids while working in and around the truss plant.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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) South wall of the truss plant: On or about August 22, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize 12" heat lamp. (b) Chop shop: On or about 22 August, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize the Max 400. (c) Maintenance shop: On or about 22 August, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize the Dewalt swing cut off saw.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.303 B07 I
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment: (a) Truss plant: On or about August 22, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around electrical openings on the light switch. (b) South dry storage: On or about August 22, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around electrical openings on the wall outlet.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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) North dry storage: On or about August 22, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to access the electrical control panel and shut down equipment in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: (a) Maintenance shop: On or about August 22, 2013, and at time prior, employees were exposed to shock related hazards while using an extension cord with a missing ground prong.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1960
- · Z (S) $2800
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339388092.
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