Tier 5 Standard

GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC.

📍 161 MAMMOTH FORKS DRIVE, BELGRADE, MT 59714🏭 Siding Contractors (NAICS 238170)📅 2011-11-15
$2,700.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
365
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. — a siding contractors facility located at 161 MAMMOTH FORKS DRIVE, BELGRADE, MT 59714 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-15.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,700.00 is 25% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238170). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 84th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 January 31, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 17, 2013. Of the 5 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 $2,700.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (MT)

This facility's $2,700 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238170 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,760.

$1,760
State Avg
$2,700
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 1Issued: January 31, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 31, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 31, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 31, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(k)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 31, 2012Abated: Pending
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 GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?

GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,700.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-15.

How much was GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,700.00 against GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. in BELGRADE, MT. Average per citation: $540.00.

Is GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GRINWIS CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 2 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Siding Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,700.00 is below the industry average.