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Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC ranks #28,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$12,474
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC in Billings, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,474. 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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, 7-Eleven Store #27367 in Arlington, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#28,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$12,474 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KROGER CO. #577, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LKQ HEAVY TRUCK JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SELLERS BUICK GMC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGDOM CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALBERTSONS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE SKI RACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YAS CARIBE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOB LADD & ASSOCIATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AXIS REDISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOX AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & C USED AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALLBEDS BY WILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICHARD G. JENNINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAGGEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Lithia Toyota of Bll…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC ranks #679 at $12,474 current penalty.

How Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC Compares

Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC's 3.50 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-23

Last Inspection

2018-05-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,237

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,237 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$24,943

Current Penalty Amount

$12,474

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,469 from the initial assessment of $24,943. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $12,474 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,237 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,474 here).

Whole Foods Market Group, INC. $12,471 OH Tietz's Piggly Wiggly $12,500 WI Belgium Butter, Nut & Candy, LLC $12,500 FL Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $12,500 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Target Corporation 2 insp. Seekonk, MA Smith's Food & Drug #371 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV The Kroger CO. #577 2 insp. Dundee, MI LKQ Heavy Truck Jackson 2 insp. Jackson, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midlands Auto Sales dba Top Choice Auto Sales
Lexington, SC
0 inspections $0
Whole Foods Market Group, INC.
Mason, OH
2 inspections $12,471
Auto Credit of El Paso II
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Empire Chevrolet Buick & GMC
Wilkesboro, NC
0 inspections $0
7-Eleven Store #27367
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC'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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC have? ▼
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,474.
How many OSHA inspections has Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC had? ▼
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-23 and the most recent on 2018-05-23. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC? ▼
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC has been assessed $12,474 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,943 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lithia Toyota of Bllings, 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 Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC operate in? ▼
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC 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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC ranks #28,909 (the upper 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 Toyota of Bllings, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lithia Toyota of Bllings, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,474 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, 7-Eleven Store #27367 in Arlington, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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