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Administrative & Waste Services · Great Falls, MT

Montana Waste Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Montana Waste Systems, INC. ranks #47,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,660
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Montana Waste Systems, INC. in Great Falls, 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: $6,660. 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 Waste Systems, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Zero Waste Solutions, LLC in Rochester, MA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,652 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#47,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Montana Waste Systems, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Montana Waste Systems, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$6,660 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Montana Waste Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HALEDON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DOWNEY TREES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AEROSOLS DANVILLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TULARE COUNTY SOLID …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MR. BULT'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPACT EMPLOYMENT SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CORPORATE RESOURCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MONMOUTH COUNTY RECL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIP TOP TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAS-PAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PLATINIUM WASTE DISP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM PROPERTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE ARBOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & G TORCHING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHUGACH FEDERAL SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Montana Waste System…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Montana Waste Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 Waste Systems, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Montana Waste Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,537 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($6,660 assessed).

How Montana Waste Systems, INC. Compares

Montana Waste Systems, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-25

Last Inspection

2011-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,330

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,330 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,910

Current Penalty Amount

$6,660

Penalty Reduction

3.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $250 from the initial assessment of $6,910. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Montana Waste Systems, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Montana Waste Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $6,660 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,330 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Montana Waste Systems, INC., both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,660 here).

Royal Fumigation $6,660 NC Zero Waste Solutions, LLC $6,652 MA MPS Group, INC $6,650 TN Waco INC. $6,674 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Haledon 2 insp. Haledon, NJ Downey Trees INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA Aerosols Danville INC. DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Danville, IL Tulare County Solid Waste 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Royal Fumigation
Wilmington, NC
4 inspections $6,660
MEBO Vacations
San Gabriel, CA
0 inspections $0
Always Clean Orlando Inc@Clarion Inn & Suites
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Zero Waste Solutions, LLC
Rochester, MA
2 inspections $6,652
MPS Group, INC
Spring Hill, TN
3 inspections $6,650

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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 Waste Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Montana Waste Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Montana Waste Systems, INC. have? ▼
Montana Waste Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Montana Waste Systems, INC. had? ▼
Montana Waste Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-25 and the most recent on 2011-04-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Montana Waste Systems, INC.? ▼
Montana Waste Systems, INC. has been assessed $6,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,910 (a 3.6% reduction).
What industry does Montana Waste Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Montana Waste Systems, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Montana Waste Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Montana Waste Systems, INC. ranks #47,114 (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 Waste Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Montana Waste Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,660 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zero Waste Solutions, LLC in Rochester, MA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $6,652 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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