BLACKFOOT, ID —
OSHA Inspection: METRO GROUP, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of METRO GROUP, INC. in 182 NORTH 760 WEST, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 345782239.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- METRO GROUP, INC.
- Site address
- 182 NORTH 760 WEST
- City
- BLACKFOOT
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83221
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 8010, MORELAND, ID 83256
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 423510
- Employees
- 28
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $1,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): (a) On or about February 8, 2022 and at times prior, employees operated various powered industrial trucks to unload, move, and/or load merchandise. Employees have not been trained and/or certified to operate the equipment. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1900
- — Z (S) $3698
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $4,931 · Current $3,900 Reduced
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) Blue Shop: On or about February 8, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer used flexible wiring as a substitute for fixed wiring for lighting and had it attached to and running through holes in the walls. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3900
- — Z (S) $4931
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables in use, were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors: (a) Blue Shop: On or about February 8, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer used flexible wiring as a substitute for fixed wiring for lighting and had it attached to and running through holes in the wall. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws: (a) Blue Building: On or about February 8, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the male side of an electrical cord lacked strain relief and was plugged into a relocatable power tap that had been ran through a hole in the wall. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 J01 I
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact. (a) Blue Building: On or about February 8, 2022 and at times therefore, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using electrical outlets which did not have covers. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1904.39 A02
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $6,164 · Current $2,000 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 an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye. a) On February 1, 2022 an employee was hospitalized as a result of a workplace incident. Employee received an electrical shock when unplugging a faulty plasma cutter from 220-60 amp receptacle. The employer did not make the necessary notification of the incident to OSHA.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (O) $6164
1910.134 G01 I A
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) Torching Area: On or about February 8, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employee(s) were clean shaven and/or provided with the correct respirator when facial hair comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or interferes with valve function. NOTE: Certification of corrective action (abatement verification) is required for this item.
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 345782239.
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