Tier 4 Systematic

AGRI-SYSTEMS

📍 1300 MINNESOTA AVENUE, BILLINGS, MT 59101🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-08-16
$49,502.50
Total Penalties
38
Citations
34/100
Risk Score
309
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AGRI-SYSTEMS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1300 MINNESOTA AVENUE, BILLINGS, MT 59101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,502.50. The inspection case was opened on 1990-08-16.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 5, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 19, 2010. Of the 38 total citations, 11 (29%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $49,502.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,302.70 falls within the standard penalty range.

Agri-Systems’ 1990 enforcement record reflects a profound systemic collapse of safety management

Citation Matrix — 38 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.850(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.850(e)
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 5, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $2,450.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 14, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.850(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 14, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.850(e)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 14, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $487.50Gravity: 01Issued: April 12, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.135(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.180(h)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.180(h)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.180(h)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.180(i)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 16, 2010Abated: ✓ 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 AGRI-SYSTEMS cited for?

AGRI-SYSTEMS received 38 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $49,502.50. The inspection opened on 1990-08-16.

How much was AGRI-SYSTEMS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $49,502.50 against AGRI-SYSTEMS in BILLINGS, MT. Average per citation: $1,302.70.

Is AGRI-SYSTEMS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AGRI-SYSTEMS has a risk score of 34 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $49,502.50 is above the industry average.