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Discount Tire of Montana, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Discount Tire of Montana, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,661
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,002
of 100,495 penalized employers

Discount Tire of Montana, INC. in Helena, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,661. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Discount Tire of Montana, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Arrediamo Rugs in Santa Fe, NM is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
42%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Discount Tire of Montana, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Discount Tire of Montana, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,661 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Discount Tire of Montana, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Discount Tire of Montana, INC. in Helena, MT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,876 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,661 - a 57.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,331. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-12-02 to 2021-12-02, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-12-02

Last Inspection

2021-12-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,331

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,331 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$10,876

Current Penalty Amount

$4,661

Penalty Reduction

57.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,215 from the initial assessment of $10,876. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Discount Tire of Montana, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Discount Tire of Montana, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $4,661 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,331 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Discount Tire of Montana, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Discount Tire of Montana, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Discount Tire of Montana, INC. have? ▼
Discount Tire of Montana, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,661.
How many OSHA inspections has Discount Tire of Montana, INC. had? ▼
Discount Tire of Montana, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-12-02 and the most recent on 2021-12-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Discount Tire of Montana, INC.? ▼
Discount Tire of Montana, INC. has been assessed $4,661 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,876 (a 57.1% reduction).
Does Discount Tire of Montana, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Discount Tire of Montana, INC. has 1 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 Discount Tire of Montana, INC. operate in? ▼
Discount Tire of Montana, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Discount Tire of Montana, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Discount Tire of Montana, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,661 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arrediamo Rugs in Santa Fe, NM 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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