Tier 5 Standard

OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC.

📍 2821 SOUTH RUSSEL STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59801🏭 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (NAICS 321912)📅 2010-01-28
$1,750.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. — a cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing facility located at 2821 SOUTH RUSSEL STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-01-28.

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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 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 $1,750.00 is 79% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321912). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th 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 March 22, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 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 $1,750.00 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 $1,750 penalty is higher than 20% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321912 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,383.

$4,383
State Avg
$1,750
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 22, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. cited for?

OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,750.00. The inspection opened on 2010-01-28.

How much was OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,750.00 against OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. in MISSOULA, MT. Average per citation: $875.00.

Is OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $1,750.00 is below the industry average.