SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY — a breweries facility located at 1517 DODGE AVENUE, HELENA, MT 59601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,014.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-09.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,014.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312120). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 July 2, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 29, 2025. Of the 7 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 total proposed penalty of $7,014.00 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.
This facility's $7,014 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312120 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,917.
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What OSHA violations was SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY cited for?
SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY received 7 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,014.00. The inspection opened on 2025-04-09.
How much was SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,014.00 against SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY in HELENA, MT. Average per citation: $1,002.00.
Is SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SLEEPING GIANT BEVERAGE COMPANY has a risk score of 4 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 Breweries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $7,014.00 is below the industry average.