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OSHA Inspection: THOMAE LUMBER

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of THOMAE LUMBER in 1009 MULLOWNEY LANE, BILLINGS, MT 59101 (NAICS 444110). OSHA activity number 339388092.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
THOMAE LUMBER
Site address
1009 MULLOWNEY LANE
City
BILLINGS
State
MT
ZIP
59101
Mailing
1009 MULLOWNEY LANE, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
444110
Employees
40
Ownership type
Private (A)

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.37 A03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 40 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 40 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 40 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 40 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 9, 2014
Abate by
Feb 5, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
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

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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