Tier 4 Systematic

PRECISION SERVICES

📍 WINNE WATER TANKS, HELENA, MT 59601🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2001-10-30
$15,750.00
Total Penalties
25
Citations
25/100
Risk Score
297
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PRECISION SERVICES — a industry sector 00 facility located at WINNE WATER TANKS, HELENA, MT 59601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-10-30.

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.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 January 22, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 30, 2002. Of the 25 total citations, 15 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,750.00 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 $630.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 25 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(07)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(06)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(01)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(01)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(02)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(02)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(g)(02)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.62(g)(02)
Lead Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 22, 2002Abated: ✓ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PRECISION SERVICES cited for?

PRECISION SERVICES received 25 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,750.00. The inspection opened on 2001-10-30.

How much was PRECISION SERVICES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,750.00 against PRECISION SERVICES in HELENA, MT. Average per citation: $630.00.

Is PRECISION SERVICES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PRECISION SERVICES has a risk score of 25 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $15,750.00 is above the industry average.