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Wholesale Trade · Kalispell, MT

Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC ranks #40,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious
$8,200
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC in Kalispell, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HI-Tech Extrusions LTD in Chardon, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,200 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#40,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$8,200 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCURY PLASTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMANUEL TIRE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KNAUS CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTHONY MARANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN AG SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STANDARD SALES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY SOLVENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE GRANITE & MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBE CITY IMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWPORT COMPUTER SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMK HOLDING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUDUBON CO-OPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCDONALD AUTO SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORDIC COLD STORAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIO CREEK FEED MILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Montana Industrial S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC is the #1,984 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($8,200).

How Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC Compares

Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-16

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $4,100 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$19,600

Current Penalty Amount

$8,200

Penalty Reduction

58.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,400 from the initial assessment of $19,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $8,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,100 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,200 here).

Destileria Serralles INC $8,200 PR Farmers Supply Cooperative $8,200 ID HI-Tech Extrusions LTD $8,200 OH Bushels & Blooms LLC $8,206 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercury Plastics INC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA Emanuel Tire Management Virginia LLC 2 insp. Waverly, VA Knaus Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Rosendale, WI Anthony Marano Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Destileria Serralles INC
Mercedita, PR
4 inspections $8,200
Farmers Supply Cooperative
Weiser, ID
2 inspections $8,200
HI-Tech Extrusions LTD
Chardon, OH
2 inspections $8,200
Kern Ridge Growers- Di Giorgio
Arvin, CA
0 inspections $0
Bushels & Blooms LLC
Conroe, TX
2 inspections $8,206

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What to do with this record

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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 Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC have? ▼
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC had? ▼
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-16 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC? ▼
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC has been assessed $8,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,600 (a 58.2% reduction).
Does Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC has 12 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 Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC operate in? ▼
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC ranks #40,779 (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 Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Montana Industrial Stickers, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,200 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, HI-Tech Extrusions LTD in Chardon, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,200 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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