BILLINGS, MT —
OSHA Inspection: MONTANA AUTO INVESTMENTS LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MONTANA AUTO INVESTMENTS LLC in 2100 KING AVE. WEST, BILLINGS, MT 59102 (NAICS 441110). OSHA activity number 342733193.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MONTANA AUTO INVESTMENTS LLC
- Site address
- 2100 KING AVE. WEST
- City
- BILLINGS
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59102
- Mailing
- 2100 KING AVE. WEST, BILLINGS, MT 59102
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
- 441110
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 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) Brake Lathe: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while turning rotors on an unguarded Ammco Twin Facing Tool No. 6950. b) Shop Press: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while turning rotors on an unguarded OTC 17 1/2 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3104.4
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) Grinder: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while operating a Jet Bench Grinder missing the work rest.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2328
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures: a) 110v outlet: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards while working in and around electrical equipment to wash, dry, and vacuum out vehicles. b) Knife Switch: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards while working in and around electrical equipment to wash, dry, and vacuum out vehicles.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2328
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- 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) West Door: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading outside as an "Exit".
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a) Employee Lounge: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway as "Not an Exit". b) Tool Storage: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway as "Not an Exit".
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.244 A01 II
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means: a) Engine Hoist: On October 24, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure the rating was legible.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 342733193.
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