OSHA Inspection: WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $6,882 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(7): Feeder attachment(s) did not have feed roll(s) or other moving parts so covered or guarded as to protect the operators from hazardous points:  a) Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while feeding material into equipment including, but not limited to, the Corner Lock Machine with exposed feed rollers.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $8,029 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(g)(4): Inverted swing cutoff saw(s) were not provided with a hood which covered the part of the saw that protruded above the top of the table or above the material being cut and automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of, and remain in contact with the material being cut:  a) Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating equipment including, but not limited to, an Inverted Swing Cutoff Saw "Green End" without the use of a protective hood guard.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $8,029 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):  a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while operating equipment including, but not limited to, the Inverted Swing Cut Off Saw "Green End" which had two exposed flywheels.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $3,441 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while walking and working in and around an unguarded projecting shaft end located on the Double End Rip Saw.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $6,882 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working in and around unguarded pulleys under equipment including, but not limited to, the Inverted Swing Cut Off Saw "Green End".

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a: Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working in and around unguarded belts under equipment including, but not limited to, the Inverted Swing Cut Off Saw "Green End".

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $5,735 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working in and around and unguarded chain and sprocket on equipment including, but not limited to the unguarded Conveyor leading to Bottom Bar.  b. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 13, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working in and around and unguarded chain and sprocket on equipment including, but not limited to the Hand Hold Machine.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $94,456 · Current $80,288 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 6, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unexpected hazardous energy from rotating blades while cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, the Paulson Enterprises, Inc. Bottom Gang Rip Saw Model SL-10 Serial #63. The employer failed to develop, document and utilize procedures to effectively control hazardous energy for employees that clean the rip saw. One employee suffered injuries which resulted in a finger amputation when performing cleaning operations on the piece of equipment which was thought to be de-energized.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $94,456 · Current $80,288 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   a. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 6, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the unexpected release of hazardous energies from rotating blades while cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, the Paulson Enterprises, Inc. Bottom Gang Rip Saw Model SL-10 Serial #63. The employer failed to train operators who perform servicing operations on the company Lock Out Tag Out program and procedures. One employee suffered injuries which resulted in a finger amputation when performing cleaning operations on the piece of equipment which was thought to be de-energized.

Issued

Jan 13, 2021

Abate by

Feb 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) Western Bee Supplies Inc.: On August 6, 2020, an employee of Western Bee Supplies Inc. suffered a finger amputation when contacting a rotating blade on the Paulson Enterprises, Inc. Bottom Gang Rip Saw Model SL-10 Serial #63. The employer failed to report the amputation within 24 hours to OSHA. The amputation was reported on August 11, 2020.