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Jerry Wessels Tire Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jerry Wessels Tire Center has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,364
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,420
of 100,495 penalized employers

Jerry Wessels Tire Center in Hamilton, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,364. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jerry Wessels Tire Center 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, E & J Automotive, INC. in New Bern, NC is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,360 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
34%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Jerry Wessels Tire Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jerry Wessels Tire Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,364 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 Jerry Wessels Tire Center

The federal enforcement record for Jerry Wessels Tire Center in Hamilton, MT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $6,727 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,364 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,121. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-05-04 to 2022-01-26, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-04

Last Inspection

2022-01-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,121

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,121 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$6,727

Current Penalty Amount

$3,364

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,363 from the initial assessment of $6,727. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Jerry Wessels Tire Center compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jerry Wessels Tire Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 3 3.8
Total Penalty $3,364 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,121 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerry Wessels Tire Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jerry Wessels Tire Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jerry Wessels Tire Center have? ▼
Jerry Wessels Tire Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,364.
How many OSHA inspections has Jerry Wessels Tire Center had? ▼
Jerry Wessels Tire Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-04 and the most recent on 2022-01-26. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jerry Wessels Tire Center? ▼
Jerry Wessels Tire Center has been assessed $3,364 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,727 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Jerry Wessels Tire Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jerry Wessels Tire Center has 2 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 Jerry Wessels Tire Center operate in? ▼
Jerry Wessels Tire Center operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811198). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does Jerry Wessels Tire Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jerry Wessels Tire Center's total OSHA penalty of $3,364 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, E & J Automotive, INC. in New Bern, NC is a similar other services employer with $3,360 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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