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OSHA Inspection: BILLINGS SIGN SERVICE INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of BILLINGS SIGN SERVICE INC. in 804 CENTERAL AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102 (NAICS 423440). OSHA activity number 343713673.

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broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
804 CENTERAL AVE
City
BILLINGS
State
MT
ZIP
59102
Mailing
2003 MAIN ST, BILLINGS, MT 59105
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423440
Employees
17
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.67 C02 V

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 28, 2019
Abate by
Apr 23, 2019
Penalty
Initial $3,220 · Current $1,932 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    a) 804 Central Ave, Billings MT, 59101: On or about January 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 24 feet to the concrete below while trying to measure a business sign from a SPONCO Aerial Ladder (Model #55, Serial #55 1736 02) on a ladder truck (Work Truck #9, DOT #1487200, License Plate 3-40990C).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1932
  • — Z (S) $3220

1910.333 C03 I A 1

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 28, 2019
Abate by
Apr 23, 2019
Penalty
Initial $5,304 · Current $3,183 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A)(1): When an unqualified person was working in an elevated position near overhead lines with voltages to ground rated at 50 kV or below, the location was not such that the person and the longest conductive object he or she may contact cannot come closer to any unguarded, energized overhead line than the following distances: 1. For voltages to ground 50kV or below: 10 ft. (305 cm)    a) 804 Central Ave, Billings MT, 59101: On or about January 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards  while trying to measure a business sign from a SPONCO Aerial Ladder (Model #55, Serial #55 1736 02) on a ladder truck (Work Truck #9, DOT #1487200, License Plate 3-40990C). The employee was working within 10 feet (305 cm) of the energized 7,200 volt power line.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3183
  • — Z (S) $5304

1910.333 C03 III A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 28, 2019
Abate by
Apr 23, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A): Vehicles or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of their structures elevated near energized overhead lines were not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet (305 cm) was maintained:  a) 804 Central Ave, Billings MT, 59101: On or about January 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards  while trying to measure a business sign from a SPONCO Aerial Ladder (Model #55, Serial #55 1736 02) on a ladder truck (Work Truck #9, DOT #1487200, License Plate 3-40990C). The employee was working from a vehicle and ladder within 10 feet (305 cm) of the energized 7,200 volt power line.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.335 A01 IV

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 28, 2019
Abate by
Apr 23, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection:  a) 804 Central Ave, Billings MT, 59101: On or about January 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards  while trying to measure a business sign from a SPONCO Aerial Ladder (Model #55, Serial #55 1736 02) on a ladder truck (Work Truck #9, DOT #1487200, License Plate 3-40990C). The employee was working within 10 feet (305 cm) of the energized 7,200 volt power line without nonconductive head protection.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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