Tier 4 Systematic

SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

📍 HWY I-90, BUTTE, MT 59701🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-04-08
$6,000.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at HWY I-90, BUTTE, MT 59701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-04-08.

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 94th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 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. 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 November 10, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 1, 1998. Of the 10 total citations, 9 (90%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,000.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.55(b)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.55(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.103(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.103(g)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.103(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(03)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 29, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 10, 1997Abated: ✓ 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 SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?

SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-04-08.

How much was SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,000.00 against SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in BUTTE, MT. Average per citation: $600.00.

Is SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SLETTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 16 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 $6,000.00 is above the industry average.