COLUMBIA GRAIN, INC.
HWY 16 SOUTH, PLENTYWOOD, MT 59254 · NAICS 493130 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
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Inspection records
Jul 31, 2014#339881013Jul 31, 2014Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#339881013$1,9131 viol.1 violation$1,913 in penalties
Inspection #339881013
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 2014
- Contested
- Dec 16, 2014
- Final Order
- Apr 8, 2015
- Closed
- Mar 9, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,825
- Penalties on Record
- $1,913
- Site Address
- 225 E. Northern Avenue, Plentywood, MT 59254
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,825 | $1,913 | Mar 15, 2015 | Dec 16, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Nov 2, 2010#314315664Nov 2, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#314315664$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314315664
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 16 South, Plentywood, MT 59254
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Aug 25, 2009#311220008Aug 25, 2009Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#311220008$12,00312 viol.12 violations$12,003 in penalties
Inspection #311220008
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 2009
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 181
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,875
- Penalties on Record
- $12,003
- Site Address
- Hwy 16 South, Plentywood, MT 59254
- Industry
- 493130 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,875 | $813 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $1,875 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 F02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $3,438 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $813 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $63 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 V | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 4 | 2 | $4,500 | $3,438 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | Oct 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $4,500 | $3,438 | Nov 16, 2009 | - | - |
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Warehousing and Storage, 14,215 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.