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Inspection #304397755

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of PPL MONTANA at P.o. Box 38, Colstrip, MT 59323 on Aug 7, 2001. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 3, 2001.

OSHA documented 4 violations (1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $200. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

This employer has 14 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details
Inspection Number
304397755
Type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial
Opened
Aug 7, 2001
Closed
Oct 3, 2001
Total Violations
4
Penalties on Record
$200
Related Activity
1 complaint
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.
Establishment
Address
P.o. Box 38, Colstrip, MT 59323
Industry
221122 Electric Power Distribution
Other Inspections of This Employer14 on record

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Violations
CitationStandardTypeInitialCurrentAbatement
01001
19100022 C
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
Other$200$0Aug 28, 2001
01002
19100303 F
Electrical - General Requirements
Repeat$200$200Aug 24, 2001
02001
19100023 C03
Ladders
Other$0$0Aug 28, 2001
02002
19100024 F
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
Other$0$0Aug 28, 2001

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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