Tier 5 Standard

WALSH CONSTRUCTION

📍 RAINBOW DAM PROJECT, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405🏭 Industrial Building Construction (NAICS 236210)📅 2010-06-08
$2,275.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
361
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WALSH CONSTRUCTION — a industrial building construction facility located at RAINBOW DAM PROJECT, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-06-08.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,275.00 is 37% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 82th 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 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 August 4, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 10, 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 $2,275.00 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 $2,275 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,667.

$4,667
State Avg
$2,275
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.106(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,137.50Gravity: 03Issued: August 4, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $1,137.50Gravity: 03Issued: August 4, 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

Comparing penalized facilities in GREAT FALLS, MT (Exact Industry)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WALSH CONSTRUCTION cited for?

WALSH CONSTRUCTION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,275.00. The inspection opened on 2010-06-08.

How much was WALSH CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $2,275.00 against WALSH CONSTRUCTION in GREAT FALLS, MT. Average per citation: $1,137.50.

Is WALSH CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WALSH CONSTRUCTION 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 Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,275.00 is below the industry average.