JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at LEFT OFF LITTLE COYOTE, BIG SKY, MT 59716 — 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 2009-09-03.
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 $10,000.00 is more than 2.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 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 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 2, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 25, 2010. 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.
This facility's $10,000 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,035.
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What OSHA violations was JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. cited for?
JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-09-03.
How much was JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. in BIG SKY, MT. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOHNSTON EXCAVATING, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,000.00 is above the industry average.