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Pasta Montana, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pasta Montana, LLC ranks #294 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty33% serious
$279,231
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#294
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pasta Montana, LLC in Great Falls, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $279,231. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pasta Montana, LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #294 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Key Structures, LLC in Pueblo, CO is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $279,209 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#294
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pasta Montana, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pasta Montana, LLC runs far above peers (17.7x 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

$279,231 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($279,231) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $279,231 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pasta Montana, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 74PRIMUS MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SANCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23R. LANG COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUJA LIFE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LEGION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59PRECISION PULLEY AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAE SYSTEMS, SAN FRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Chicago Printing & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LIFT SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GROWERS FERTILIZER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROPORTION FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Troy Design and Manu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4USA PORK PACKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OHIO ALUMINUM INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JOHN BOOS & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SPARTAN COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Pasta Montana, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Pasta Montana, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pasta Montana, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pasta Montana, LLC sits at penalty rank #173 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($279,231 assessed).

How Pasta Montana, LLC Compares

Pasta Montana, LLC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (17.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-01-31

Last Inspection

2025-05-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$93,077

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $93,077 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

3

Willful

50.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$330,514

Current Penalty Amount

$279,231

Penalty Reduction

15.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,283 from the initial assessment of $330,514. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pasta Montana, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pasta Montana, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $279,231 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $93,077 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($279,231 here).

Key Structures, LLC $279,209 CO Overhill Farms, INC. $278,605 CA Custom Rubber Products $280,000 TX Frazer & Jones, LLC $280,002 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bridgford Food Processing of Texas LP 3 insp. Dallas, TX Primus Marble INC. 3 insp. Pacoima, CA Sanco, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA R. Lang Company, INC. 3 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Key Structures, LLC
Pueblo, CO
7 inspections $279,209
Precision of New Hampton
New Hampton, IA
0 inspections $0
Overhill Farms, INC.
Vernon, CA
15 inspections $278,605
Custom Rubber Products
Houston, TX
2 inspections $280,000
Frazer & Jones, LLC
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $280,002

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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 Pasta Montana, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pasta Montana, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pasta Montana, LLC have? ▼
Pasta Montana, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 3 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $279,231.
How many OSHA inspections has Pasta Montana, LLC had? ▼
Pasta Montana, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-31 and the most recent on 2025-05-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pasta Montana, LLC? ▼
Pasta Montana, LLC has been assessed $279,231 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $330,514 (a 15.5% reduction).
Does Pasta Montana, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pasta Montana, LLC has 2 serious violations, 3 willful 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 Pasta Montana, LLC operate in? ▼
Pasta Montana, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311824). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pasta Montana, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pasta Montana, LLC ranks #294 (the top 1% 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 Pasta Montana, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pasta Montana, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $279,231 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (17.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Key Structures, LLC in Pueblo, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $279,209 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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