KALISPELL, MT —
OSHA Inspection: KALISPELL ART CASTING, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of KALISPELL ART CASTING, INC. in 461 ASH ROAD, KALISPELL, MT 59901 (NAICS 331528). OSHA activity number 342388022.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- KALISPELL ART CASTING, INC.
- Site address
- 461 ASH ROAD
- City
- KALISPELL
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59901
- Mailing
- 461 ASH ROAD, KALISPELL, MT 59901
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 331528
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,897 · Current $188 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) Drill Press Room: On or about June 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from the rotating chuck on the Central Machinery 5 Speed Drill Press. a) Drill Press Room: On or about June 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from the rotating chuck on the Tools Exchange 5 Speed Drill Press.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $187.5
- — Z (S) $2897
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch: a) Air Compressor Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards by unguarded fan blades at a height of approximately 5 feet above the floor. b) Kiln Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards by unguarded fan blades on the "Speedy Melt" fans.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,622 · Current $188 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) Drill Press Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap as permanent wiring. b) Investment Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using relocatable power taps as permanent wiring. c) Chipping/Welding Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap as permanent wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $187.5
- — Z (S) $3622
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Investment Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using flexible cords as permanent wiring to energize electric fans. b) Investment Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using flexible cords as permanent wiring to energize industrial glue mixer. c) Patina Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord to energize an overhead ventilation fan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,622 · Current $188 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) Mold Making Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using an electrical outlet with exposed wiring. b) Investment Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using an electrical outlet with exposed wiring. c) Kiln Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using an electrical switch with exposed wiring to energize the McEnglevan Industrial Furnace "Speedy Melt" .
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $187.5
- — Z (S) $3622
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) Investment Room: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using flexible cords with exposed wiring at the strain relief.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 342388022.
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