MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. — a specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance facility located at 214 ORCHARD LN, BILLINGS, MT 59101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-01-16.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,050.00 is more than 6.6× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484230). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
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 8 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 11, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 2014. Of the 8 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 $28,050.00 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 $3,506.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Midwest Motor Express, Inc. reveals a concentrated failure in fundamental shop safety and maintenance facility
This facility's $28,050 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484230 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,245.
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What OSHA violations was MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. cited for?
MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. received 8 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,050.00. The inspection opened on 2014-01-16.
How much was MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,050.00 against MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. in BILLINGS, MT. Average per citation: $3,506.25.
Is MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $28,050.00 is above the industry average.