PPL MONTANA
POWER PLANT, WILLOW AVE TO SECURITY SHACK, COLSTRIP, MT 59323
NAICS 221122: Electric Power Distribution - Records current through Oct 1, 2014
PPL MONTANA has had 15 OSHA inspections since Apr 28, 2000, resulting in 21 violations and $174,700 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
- OSHA has conducted 15 inspections at this establishment.
- The latest inspection on record was opened on October 1, 2014. That inspection has since been closed.
- Inspection records at this location cover 14 years of OSHA enforcement activity, from 2000 through 2014.
- Out of 21 violations documented at this establishment, 10 were classified as Serious, or 48% of all citations.
- Federal enforcement records show 2 repeat violations at this establishment. Repeat violations carry enhanced penalties under OSHA's enforcement framework.
- This location's OSHA record does not include any willful violation citations.
- Each inspection at this location has a recorded close date.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.269Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | 11 | $93,750 |
| 1910.23Ladders | 2 | $5,000 |
| 1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 2 | $7,000 |
| 1910.160Fixed Extinguishing Systems, General | 1 | $7,000 |
| 1910.24Step Bolts and Manhole Steps | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 1 | $200 |
| 1910.304Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection | 1 | $2,500 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 1 | $12,500 |
| 1910.307Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations | 1 | $46,750 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #339977167 | Oct 1, 2014 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #339648842 | Mar 26, 2014 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $3,750 |
| #311215370 | Jun 13, 2008 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 4 | $9,500 |
| #308302058 | Sep 27, 2005 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #304404668 | Jun 30, 2003 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #305976458 | May 1, 2003 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #304398886 | Nov 15, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 3 | $15,000 |
| #304398761 | Oct 31, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $5,000 |
| #304398209 | Aug 29, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 8 | $141,250 |
| #304397755 | Aug 7, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $200 |
| #302898994 | Jan 9, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #302896717 | Jun 27, 2000 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #302896659 | Jun 16, 2000 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #302895032 | Apr 28, 2000 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #302895040 | Apr 28, 2000 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee's hip is fractured when guardrail collapses
Burn - electrical fault at busbar
Burn - electrical fault in electric bus
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 9 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 3 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
About This Industry
NAICS 221122: Utilities / Utilities
This sector comprises establishments that provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. These establishments generate, transmit, and distribute these commodities.
Common workplace hazards include electrical shock and arc flash, working at heights on power lines and towers, and exposure to hazardous energy sources. Workers may also face risks from confined spaces, trenching for underground utilities, and chemical exposure in water treatment.
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