NATIONAL FRAMING INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NATIONAL FRAMING INC. — a construction facility located at 840 EAST IDAHO ST, KALISPELL, MT 59901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,023.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-03.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,023.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 25, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 21, 2025. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $17,023.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.