COMBUSTION ENGINEERING INC
MONTANA POWER COLSTRIP PLANT, Colstrip, MT 59323
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Inspection records
Jan 31, 1983#217721950Jan 31, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#217721950$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217721950
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1983
- Closed
- May 13, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Colstrip Units 3 & 4, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 31, 1983#217702422Jan 31, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217702422$1,6006 viol.6 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #217702422
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 1983
- Contested
- Mar 11, 1983
- Final Order
- Dec 27, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 29, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- Colstrip Units 3 & 4, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Repeat | 1 | - | $1,600 | $1,600 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
| 09002 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B01 | Repeat | 1 | - | $1,800 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
| 10001 | 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling OSHA citation code: 19260251 C05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
| 10002 | 1926.402 Applicability (Electrical - Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260402 A11 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
| 10003 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
| 10004 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 F01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | Mar 11, 1983 | Dec 27, 1983 |
Apr 6, 1982#217701929Apr 6, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#217701929$5501 viol.1 violation$550 in penalties
Inspection #217701929
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1982
- Contested
- Jun 15, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $550
- Site Address
- Colstrip Units 3&4, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $900 | $550 | Jun 7, 1982 | Jun 15, 1982 | - |
Sep 15, 1981#217701507Sep 15, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217701507$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #217701507
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1981
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1981
- Closed
- May 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- Colstrip Units 3 & 4, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 I08 | Serious | 1 | - | $640 | $300 | Oct 11, 1981 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 07001 | 1926.550 Cranes and Derricks OSHA citation code: 19260550 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1981 | - | - |
Jun 2, 1976#217728682Jun 2, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#217728682$351 viol.1 violation$35 in penalties
Inspection #217728682
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 18, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35
- Penalties on Record
- $35
- Site Address
- Montana Power Colstrip Plant, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04001 | 1926.302 Power-Operated Hand Tools OSHA citation code: 19260302 B04 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Jun 11, 1976 | - | - |
Mar 10, 1976#217728385Mar 10, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217728385$302 viol.2 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #217728385
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- Montana Power Colstrip Plant, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A10 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1976 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 20, 1976 | - | - |
May 12, 1975#217714799May 12, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217714799$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217714799
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 105
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Montana Power Colstrip Plant, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 10, 1974#217712488Jul 10, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217712488$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #217712488
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 106
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- Montana Power Colstrip Unit 1, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.303 Abrasive Wheels and Tools OSHA citation code: 19260303 D | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 J | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.402 Applicability (Electrical - Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260402 A10 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B08 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1926.550 Cranes and Derricks OSHA citation code: 19260550 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1974 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.750 Steel Erection - Scope OSHA citation code: 19260750 B01 II | Serious | 2 | - | $600 | $600 | Jul 17, 1974 | - | - |
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About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1974 to 1983. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.