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MDS Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MDS Enterprises has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,680
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,201
of 100,495 penalized employers

MDS Enterprises in Butte, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MDS Enterprises 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Scot Christopher Rule, LLC in Flemington, NJ is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
36%
of penalized employers rank lower

How MDS Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MDS Enterprises runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,680 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 MDS Enterprises

The federal enforcement record for MDS Enterprises in Butte, MT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) 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 $3,680 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,680 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,840. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-01-28 to 2021-06-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-01-28

Last Inspection

2021-06-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,840 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,680

Current Penalty Amount

$3,680

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How MDS Enterprises compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MDS Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $3,680 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,840 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MDS Enterprises safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MDS Enterprises's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does MDS Enterprises have? ▼
MDS Enterprises has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,680.
How many OSHA inspections has MDS Enterprises had? ▼
MDS Enterprises has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-28 and the most recent on 2021-06-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MDS Enterprises? ▼
MDS Enterprises has been assessed $3,680 in current OSHA penalties.
Does MDS Enterprises have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MDS Enterprises 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 MDS Enterprises operate in? ▼
MDS Enterprises operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does MDS Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MDS Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $3,680 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Scot Christopher Rule, LLC in Flemington, NJ is a similar construction employer with $1,600 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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