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Calumet Montana Refining

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Calumet Montana Refining ranks #4,354 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$56,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,354
of 99,447 penalized employers

Calumet Montana Refining in Great Falls, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Calumet Montana Refining 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,354 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Transom Symphony Opco, LLC DBA Beauty Quest Group in Rantoul, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $55,988 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#4,354
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Calumet Montana Refining compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Calumet Montana Refining runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$56,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($56,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,000 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Calumet Montana Refining.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VENTURE CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OMI CRANE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Calumet Montana Refi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Calumet Montana Refining has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Calumet Montana Refining in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Calumet Montana Refining is the #2,206 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($56,000).

How Calumet Montana Refining Compares

Calumet Montana Refining's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-13

Last Inspection

2013-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $28,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

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

$112,000

Current Penalty Amount

$56,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,000 from the initial assessment of $112,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Calumet Montana Refining compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Calumet Montana Refining Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $56,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,000 here).

Delek Refining, LTD $56,000 TX American Performance Polymers LLC $56,000 NH Doyle & Roth Manufacturing Company, INC. $55,989 PA Transom Symphony Opco, LLC DBA Beauty Quest Group $55,988 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Laxmi Diamond NY
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Delek Refining, LTD
Tyler, TX
2 inspections $56,000
American Performance Polymers LLC
Colebrook, NH
4 inspections $56,000
Doyle & Roth Manufacturing Company, INC.
Simpson, PA
3 inspections $55,989
Transom Symphony Opco, LLC DBA Beauty Quest Group
Rantoul, IL
3 inspections $55,988

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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 Calumet Montana Refining safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Calumet Montana Refining's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Calumet Montana Refining have? ▼
Calumet Montana Refining has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Calumet Montana Refining had? ▼
Calumet Montana Refining has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-13 and the most recent on 2013-05-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Calumet Montana Refining? ▼
Calumet Montana Refining has been assessed $56,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $112,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Calumet Montana Refining operate in? ▼
Calumet Montana Refining operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Calumet Montana Refining rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Calumet Montana Refining ranks #4,354 (the top 5% 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 Calumet Montana Refining's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Calumet Montana Refining's total OSHA penalty of $56,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Transom Symphony Opco, LLC DBA Beauty Quest Group in Rantoul, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,988 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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