Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006A29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$3,829
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Current$1,915reduced by $1,914
OSHA Inspection
Western Bee Supplies, Inc. — OSHA Inspection #345190722
POLSON, Montana · NAICS 321999 · 66 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: March 11, 2021 · Closed: October 3, 2023
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Safety inspection · Referral · Comprehensive — entire establishment
Violations17
Serious+0
Initial penalty$59,697
Current penalty$29,851
Accidents0
Duration936d
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On March 11, 2021, OSHA opened Western Bee Supplies, Inc.’s inspection #345190722 at POLSON, Montana. The case was administratively closed on October 3, 2023, 936 days after opening.
OSHA cited the employer for 17 violations totaling $29,851 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $59,697. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
17violations total
Repeat424%
A Repeat violation means OSHA cited the employer for a substantially similar violation within the past 5 years. Penalties multiply (up to ~$165,000 per repeat citation) and indicate the employer failed to permanently abate a recurring hazard.
Serious1165%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Other-than-serious212%
An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006B29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006C29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006D29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01006E29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #0200129 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$15,020
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Current$7,510reduced by $7,510
Repeatgravity 1
Citation #0200229 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$7,659
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Current$3,830reduced by $3,829
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #02003A29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$10,213
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Current$5,107reduced by $5,106
Repeatgravity 5
Citation #02003B29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Other
Citation #0300129 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Other
Citation #0300229 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #0100129 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$3,829
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Current$1,915reduced by $1,914
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100229 CFR 1910.29(b)(13)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$5,106
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Current$2,553reduced by $2,553
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100329 CFR 1910.178(a)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$5,106
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Current$2,553reduced by $2,553
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004A29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$5,106
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Current$2,553reduced by $2,553
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004B29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #0100529 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$3,829
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Current$1,915reduced by $1,914
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 345190722 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Western Bee Supplies, Inc.
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
No violationsMay 29, 2024
Safety inspection#347521601
Closed Oct 21 — no citations.
No violationsOct 18, 2022
Safety inspection#346287774
Closed Jun 5 — no citations.
No violationsAug 19, 2020
Health inspection#344886973
Closed Aug 3 — no citations.
No violationsAug 13, 2020
Safety inspection#344879945
Closed Mar 7 — no citations.
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Referral — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 345190722 directly:
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