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Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$3,360
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,786
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#65,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (2.8x 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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.15.810.515.219.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST SUBURBAN NURSIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WINDSOR ELMHAVEN CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHWESTERN MEMORIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHEASTERN DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAMILY DERMATOLOGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIENDSHIP SENIOR OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASTLE HILL HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUTUMN VIEW GARDENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINNACLE HEALTH FACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALASKA BRAIN CENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLENCARE ASSISTED LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TUBA CITY REGIONAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KALEIDA HEALTH BUFFA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H & J MEDICAL SUPPLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATIENT FIRST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BALLAD HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BETHESDA DERMATOPATH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ROCHESTER FRIENDLY H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Great Falls Dental A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC is the #1,425 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($3,360).

How Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC Compares

Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

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

$1,757

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 $1,757.

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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $3,360 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,680 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,360 here).

ST Joseph Mercy Hospital $3,375 MI FKP Franklin Senior Living Tenant LLC $3,375 TN Avalon Gardens Rehabilitation and Health Care, LLC $3,375 NY Texan Nursing & Rehab-Gonzales $3,344 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 2 insp. Bloomingdale, IL Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC 2 insp. Stockton, CA Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2 insp. Chicago, IL Southeastern Developmental Services, INC. 2 insp. Lamar, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Redmond, OR
4 inspections $400
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0 inspections $0
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1 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 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 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Falls Dental Associates, LLC ranks #65,786 (the lower half 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 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 $1,181 per employer (2.8x 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.
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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