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Lithia Honda of Great Falls

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lithia Honda of Great Falls ranks #62,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,847
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lithia Honda of Great Falls 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: $3,847. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lithia Honda of Great Falls 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 #62,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Town Fair Tire, Store #501 in Bristol, CT is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,850 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#62,499
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 Lithia Honda of Great Falls compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lithia Honda of Great Falls runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$3,847 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lithia Honda of Great Falls.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSOCIATED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WENTZVILLE RURAL KIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPER CENTER CONCEPT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST CARPET AND F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONSTER LOTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FURNITURE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW DIMENSIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARMON CITY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAPPY NEW STAR, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIKERS EDGE CYCLE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIKE'S EUROPEAN AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAD - 2 INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART STORE #2007, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YAKIMA FRUIT MARKET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOYS "R" US (STORE #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALMACEN CHINA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STROSNIDER CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAPITAL CAR CARE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DISCOUNT TIRE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Lithia Honda of Grea…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Lithia Honda of Great Falls has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lithia Honda of Great Falls in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Lithia Honda of Great Falls is the #1,671 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($3,847).

How Lithia Honda of Great Falls Compares

Lithia Honda of Great Falls's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-24

Last Inspection

2018-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,924

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,924 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$10,993

Current Penalty Amount

$3,847

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,146 from the initial assessment of $10,993. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Lithia Honda of Great Falls compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lithia Honda of Great Falls Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $3,847 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,924 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lithia Honda of Great Falls, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,847 here).

Arizona State Trailer Sales, INC. $3,850 AZ Town Fair Tire, Store #501 $3,850 CT Kroger CO (the) $3,850 TN Horti Group $3,850 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Associated Materials, LLC 2 insp. Savannah, GA Wentzville Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Wentzville, MO Super Center Concepts INC 2 insp. Maywood, CA Midwest Carpet and Flooring, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lovering Volvo Cars Nashua
Nashua, NH
0 inspections $0
Best Buy
Houma, LA
0 inspections $0
Evergreen Kosher Market
Lakewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
Arizona State Trailer Sales, INC.
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $3,850
Town Fair Tire, Store #501
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $3,850

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What to do with this record

Use Lithia Honda of Great Falls's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Lithia Honda of Great Falls safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lithia Honda of Great Falls's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Lithia Honda of Great Falls have? ▼
Lithia Honda of Great Falls has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,847.
How many OSHA inspections has Lithia Honda of Great Falls had? ▼
Lithia Honda of Great Falls has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-24 and the most recent on 2018-07-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lithia Honda of Great Falls? ▼
Lithia Honda of Great Falls has been assessed $3,847 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,993 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Lithia Honda of Great Falls have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lithia Honda of Great Falls has 4 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 Lithia Honda of Great Falls operate in? ▼
Lithia Honda of Great Falls operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lithia Honda of Great Falls rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lithia Honda of Great Falls ranks #62,499 (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 Lithia Honda of Great Falls's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lithia Honda of Great Falls's total OSHA penalty of $3,847 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town Fair Tire, Store #501 in Bristol, CT is a similar retail trade employer with $3,850 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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