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Hawe Steel Design

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

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,620
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,459
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hawe Steel Design 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: $3,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawe Steel Design 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Starvaggi Industries, INC in Weirton, WV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,622 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
36%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Hawe Steel Design compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawe Steel Design runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,620 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Hawe Steel Design

The federal enforcement record for Hawe Steel Design in Butte, MT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (75.0%) 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 $6,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,620 - a 41.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,810. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-02 to 2024-08-14, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-02

Last Inspection

2024-08-14

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,810

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,810 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$6,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,620

Penalty Reduction

41.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,580 from the initial assessment of $6,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hawe Steel Design compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawe Steel Design Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $3,620 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,810 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawe Steel Design safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawe Steel Design's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hawe Steel Design have? ▼
Hawe Steel Design has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawe Steel Design had? ▼
Hawe Steel Design has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-02 and the most recent on 2024-08-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawe Steel Design? ▼
Hawe Steel Design has been assessed $3,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,200 (a 41.6% reduction).
Does Hawe Steel Design have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawe Steel Design has 3 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 Hawe Steel Design operate in? ▼
Hawe Steel Design operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hawe Steel Design's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawe Steel Design's total OSHA penalty of $3,620 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Starvaggi Industries, INC in Weirton, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,622 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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