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OSHA Inspection: YOCHUM CONTRACTING, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of YOCHUM CONTRACTING, INC. in 1 SUGAR FACTORY ROAD, HARDIN, MT 59034 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 340422427.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
YOCHUM CONTRACTING, INC.
Site address
1 SUGAR FACTORY ROAD
City
HARDIN
State
MT
ZIP
59034
Mailing
1 SUGAR FACTORY ROAD, HARDIN, MT 59034

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
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
423930
Employees
6
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.101 B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) Northern Wall, Non-Ferris Shop; On or about February 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while walking/working in and around an unsecured oxygen bottle.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1000
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.102 A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.102(a): 29 CFR 1910.102(a) In-plant transfer, handling, storage, and/or use of acetylene in cylinders did not comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"):  a) Northern Wall, Non-Ferris Shop; On or about February 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while walking/working in and around unsecured acetylene bottles.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.184 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a) Yochum Contracting; On or about February 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while lifting a motor with an unrated lifting chain.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $800
  • — Z (S) $1600

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Yochum Contracting; On or about February 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to;  Ethylhexyl Nitrate, Naphtha, Pseudocumene, Trimethylbenzene, Porpyl Benzene, Naphthalene, Cumene, Ethyl Hexonol, and Ethyl Benzene (DESIEL-MATE ALL SEASONS) while treating diesel fuel.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $600
  • — Z (S) $1200

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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 340422427.