HELENA, MT —
OSHA Inspection: LEHRKINDS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of LEHRKINDS, INC. in 1201 NORTH EWING STREET, HELENA, MT 59601 (NAICS 312111). OSHA activity number 340070390.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LEHRKINDS, INC.
- Site address
- 1201 NORTH EWING STREET
- City
- HELENA
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59601
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 10580, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
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
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 312111
- Employees
- 54
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) Battery charging station: On or about November 06, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as Sulfuric Acid with a pH <1 while adding water to the batteries on the J40XNT Hyster without adequate eye protection. (b) Battery charging station: On or about November 06, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as Sulfuric Acid with a pH <1 while adding water to the batteries on the J40XNT Hyster without adequate hand protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2520
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Battery charging station: On or about November 06, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as Sulfuric Acid with a pH <1 while adding water to the batteries on the J40XNT Hyster without adequate eye protection. (b) Battery charging station: On or about November 06, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as Sulfuric Acid with a pH <1 while adding water to the batteries on the J40XNT Hyster without adequate hand protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 3, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) Battery Charging Station: On or about November 06, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive substances to include but not limited to Sulfuric Acid with a pH <1 while adding water to the batteries on the J40XNT Hyster.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3150
- — Z (S) $4500
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) Back East Door: On or about November 06, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when they were working around exposed wiring on the light switch to the back door.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2520
- — Z (S) $3600
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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 340070390.
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