WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES, INC.
9TH AVE AND MAIN STREET, Polson, MT 59860
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Inspection records
May 29, 2024#347521601May 29, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347521601$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #347521601
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2024
- Final Order
- Oct 14, 2024
- Closed
- Oct 21, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,033
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $6,033 | $0 | Oct 16, 2024 | - | Oct 14, 2024 |
Oct 18, 2022#346287774Oct 18, 2022Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#346287774$5,1562 viol.2 violations$5,156 in penalties
Inspection #346287774
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2022
- Final Order
- Mar 27, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 5, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,655
- Penalties on Record
- $5,156
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $10,312 | $5,156 | Mar 29, 2023 | - | Mar 27, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Other | 1 | 45 | $343 | $0 | Mar 29, 2023 | - | Mar 27, 2023 |
Mar 11, 2021#345190722Mar 11, 2021Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#345190722$29,85117 viol.17 violations$29,851 in penalties
Inspection #345190722
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2021
- Final Order
- Aug 12, 2021
- Closed
- Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 66
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 4 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $59,697
- Penalties on Record
- $29,851
- Site Address
- 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates fingertip when caught between belt and pu
Violations
Violation list (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,829 | $1,915 | - | Aug 12, 2021 | |
| 01002 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B13 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,106 | $2,553 | Aug 12, 2021 | - | Aug 12, 2021 |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,106 | $2,553 | Aug 12, 2021 | - | Aug 12, 2021 |
| 01004A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,106 | $2,553 | - | Aug 12, 2021 | |
| 01004B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 12, 2021 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 19, 2020#344886973Aug 19, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#344886973$8,0292 viol.2 violations$8,029 in penalties
Inspection #344886973
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 2020
- Final Order
- Feb 9, 2021
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 49
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,446
- Penalties on Record
- $8,029
- Site Address
- 5 9th Ave, East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $9,446 | $8,029 | Feb 3, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
Aug 13, 2020#344879945Aug 13, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344879945$199,57410 viol.10 violations$199,574 in penalties
Inspection #344879945
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2020
- Final Order
- Feb 9, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 49
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 willful, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $241,538
- Penalties on Record
- $199,574
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East Po Box 190, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates finger while cleaning saw
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B07 | Serious | 1 | 36 | $8,096 | $6,882 | Feb 26, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 G04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $9,446 | $8,029 | Feb 26, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $9,446 | $8,029 | Feb 9, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,048 | $3,441 | Feb 9, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $8,096 | $6,882 | Feb 9, 2021 | - | Feb 9, 2021 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 31, 2015#340534205Mar 31, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340534205$1,2602 viol.2 violations$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #340534205
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 2015
- Final Order
- Sep 17, 2015
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- Site Address
- 5 9th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,100 | $1,260 | Sep 18, 2015 | - | Sep 17, 2015 |
| 01001B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 2015 | - | Sep 17, 2015 |
Jun 3, 2014#340464528Jun 3, 2014Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#340464528$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340464528
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 3, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 34
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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.
Jun 3, 2014#339800534Jun 3, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339800534$2,4501 viol.1 violation$2,450 in penalties
Inspection #339800534
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 2014
- Final Order
- Sep 29, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 14, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,450
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Oct 6, 2014 | - | Sep 29, 2014 |
Feb 2, 2012#331910406Feb 2, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#331910406$4,1645 viol.5 violations$4,164 in penalties
Inspection #331910406
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 2012
- Final Order
- Jun 5, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 43
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,900
- Penalties on Record
- $4,164
- Site Address
- 5 9th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,487 | May 11, 2012 | - | Jun 5, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,975 | $1,487 | May 13, 2012 | - | Jun 5, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,785 | $0 | - | Jun 5, 2012 | |
| 01004 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,380 | $1,190 | May 13, 2012 | - | Jun 5, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,785 | $0 | May 13, 2012 | - | Jun 5, 2012 |
Feb 16, 2011#314316753Feb 16, 2011Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#314316753$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314316753
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 16, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5 9th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
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.
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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.
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