M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at GREENFIELD LOOP, HELENA, MT 59601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-07-23.
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 2.8 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 $26,000.00 is more than 7.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). 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 99th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 8 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 July 25, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 15, 2013. 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 cumulative penalty of $26,000.00 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 $2,166.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2013 enforcement action against M & A Custom Homes, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown
This facility's $26,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,866.
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What OSHA violations was M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. cited for?
M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-07-23.
How much was M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,000.00 against M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. in HELENA, MT. Average per citation: $2,166.67.
Is M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, M & A CUSTOM HOMES, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $26,000.00 is above the industry average.