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Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$3,360
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,508
of 100,495 penalized employers

Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC in Great Falls, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon in Redmond, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
34%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$3,360 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC in Great Falls, MT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) 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 $4,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,360 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,680. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-02-13 to 2013-04-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-13

Last Inspection

2013-04-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,680 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,360

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,440 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $3,360 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,680 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC have? ▼
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC had? ▼
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-13 and the most recent on 2013-04-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC? ▼
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has been assessed $3,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has 5 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 Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC operate in? ▼
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621210). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,360 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon in Redmond, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $400 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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