BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER — a automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance facility located at 150 NEW VENTURES DRIVE, BOZEMAN, MT 59718 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-12-17.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,600.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811121). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 April 30, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 15, 2014. Of the 12 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,600.00 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.
This facility's $7,600 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811121 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,408.
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What OSHA violations was BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER cited for?
BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER received 12 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,600.00. The inspection opened on 2013-12-17.
How much was BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,600.00 against BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER in BOZEMAN, MT. Average per citation: $633.33.
Is BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BIG SKY COLLISION CENTER has a risk score of 17 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 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $7,600.00 is above the industry average.