POLAR CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, POLAR CORPORATION — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 1323 TAYLOR PLACE, BILLINGS, MT 59101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $55,000.00 is more than 19.2× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 October 7, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 28, 2013. Of the 14 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 $55,000.00 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 $3,928.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Polar Corporation’s Billings facility reveals a systemic breakdown in high-hazard
This facility's $55,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,811.
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What OSHA violations was POLAR CORPORATION cited for?
POLAR CORPORATION received 14 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-04-08.
How much was POLAR CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,000.00 against POLAR CORPORATION in BILLINGS, MT. Average per citation: $3,928.57.
Is POLAR CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, POLAR CORPORATION has a risk score of 28 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $55,000.00 is above the industry average.