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Butte Motor Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Butte Motor Company has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,295
of 100,495 penalized employers

Butte Motor Company in Butte, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Butte Motor Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Money Saver in Georgetown, SC is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
28%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Butte Motor Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Butte Motor Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Butte Motor Company

The federal enforcement record for Butte Motor Company in Butte, MT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,298 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,600 - a 21.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,300. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-11 to 2018-10-11, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-11

Last Inspection

2018-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,298

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

21.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $698 from the initial assessment of $3,298. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Butte Motor Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Butte Motor Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $2,600 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butte Motor Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Butte Motor Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Butte Motor Company have? ▼
Butte Motor Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Butte Motor Company had? ▼
Butte Motor Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-11 and the most recent on 2018-10-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Butte Motor Company? ▼
Butte Motor Company has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,298 (a 21.2% reduction).
What industry does Butte Motor Company operate in? ▼
Butte Motor Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Butte Motor Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Butte Motor Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Money Saver in Georgetown, SC is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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