Tier 2 Severe

4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC

📍 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA CAMPUS, Missoula, MT 59801🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1979-04-04
$10,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
38/100
Risk Score
313
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA CAMPUS, Missoula, MT 59801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1979-04-04.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 9, 1979 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 12, 1979. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $10,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 9, 1979Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(b)
Willful
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 9, 1979Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC cited for?

4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 1979-04-04.

How much was 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC in Missoula, MT. Average per citation: $5,000.00.

Is 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 4-G PLUMBING & HEATING INC has a risk score of 38 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $10,000.00 is above the industry average.