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Avmax Montana, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Avmax Montana, INC. ranks #21,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$16,767
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Avmax Montana, INC. in Great Falls, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,767. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Avmax Montana, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atkins Trucking, Inc in Nazareth, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#21,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Avmax Montana, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Avmax Montana, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,767 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Avmax Montana, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMITCHELL INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TSA STORES INC DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PINSLY RAILROAD COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COURIER SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL MARINE TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOME FURNITURE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RESCAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YOUNG BROTHERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOGISTIC SERVICES IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESTES EXPRESS LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELOGISTEK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TERRYS TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE AVIATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MERRILL HOLDING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MABE TRUCKING CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YOUNG BROTHERS, LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Avmax Montana, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Avmax Montana, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Avmax Montana, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Avmax Montana, INC. is the #966 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($16,767).

How Avmax Montana, INC. Compares

Avmax Montana, INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-08

Last Inspection

2011-04-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,384

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $8,384 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,495

Current Penalty Amount

$16,767

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,728 from the initial assessment of $27,495. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Avmax Montana, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Avmax Montana, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $16,767 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,384 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Avmax Montana, INC., both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,767 here).

Bornstein Seafoods, INC. $16,760 OR Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation $16,755 WI Eagle Railcar Services $16,753 OH Logistics Insight CORP DBA Universal Value Added Services $16,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC. 2 insp. Elm Mott, TX Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority 2 insp. Fontana, CA Pinsly Railroad Company, INC./Pioneer Valley Railroad Company, INC./Railroad Distribution Services, INC. 2 insp. Westfield, MA Americold Logistics, LLC 2 insp. Monmouth, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bornstein Seafoods, INC.
Astoria, OR
4 inspections $16,760
Atkins Trucking, Inc
Nazareth, PA
0 inspections $0
Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $16,755
Martin Logistics
Canton, OH
0 inspections $0
Eagle Railcar Services
Cairo, OH
2 inspections $16,753

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avmax Montana, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Avmax Montana, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Avmax Montana, INC. have? ▼
Avmax Montana, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,767.
How many OSHA inspections has Avmax Montana, INC. had? ▼
Avmax Montana, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-08 and the most recent on 2011-04-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Avmax Montana, INC.? ▼
Avmax Montana, INC. has been assessed $16,767 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,495 (a 39.0% reduction).
Does Avmax Montana, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Avmax Montana, INC. has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Avmax Montana, INC. operate in? ▼
Avmax Montana, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Avmax Montana, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Avmax Montana, INC. ranks #21,418 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Avmax Montana, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Avmax Montana, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,767 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atkins Trucking, Inc in Nazareth, PA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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