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PPL Montana, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PPL Montana, LLC ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

PPL Montana, LLC in Colstrip, 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: $3,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PPL Montana, LLC 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 #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aee in Arecibo, PR is another utilities employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $3,775 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
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 PPL Montana, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows PPL Montana, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is PPL Montana, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOLGEN POWER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILFORD SEWER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACKWELL ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEMBERTON WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOBART VIL WWTP RT 1…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RYE VALLEY WATER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROW RIVER VALLEY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AAA OPERATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF VINELAND - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JERSEY CITY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BRADFORD SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERA PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TROY - WATER DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OG & E, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANC-SACKETS HARBOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEXICO VILL PUMP STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PPL Montana, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
PPL Montana, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

PPL Montana, LLC in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, PPL Montana, LLC sits at penalty rank #592 of 866 penalized establishments ($3,750 assessed).

How PPL Montana, LLC Compares

PPL Montana, LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-26

Last Inspection

2014-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,875 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,750 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How PPL Montana, LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PPL Montana, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $3,750 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,875 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,750 here).

Pemberton Water Department $3,750 NJ Millville Sewer Utility $3,750 NJ Pacific Gas & Electric Company $3,750 CA Aee $3,775 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Solgen Power, LLC 2 insp. Mason, OH Milford Sewer Utility 2 insp. Milford, NJ Blackwell Electric, INC. 2 insp. Lampasas, TX Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. 2 insp. North Fort Myers, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pemberton Water Department
Browns Mills, NJ
2 inspections $3,750
Millville Sewer Utility
Millville, NJ
2 inspections $3,750
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $3,750
Veterans First Initiative, LLC
Haymarket, VA
0 inspections $0
Aee
Arecibo, PR
10 inspections $3,775

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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 PPL Montana, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PPL Montana, LLC'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 Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does PPL Montana, LLC have? ▼
PPL Montana, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has PPL Montana, LLC had? ▼
PPL Montana, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-26 and the most recent on 2014-10-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PPL Montana, LLC? ▼
PPL Montana, LLC has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does PPL Montana, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PPL Montana, LLC 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 PPL Montana, LLC operate in? ▼
PPL Montana, LLC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PPL Montana, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PPL Montana, LLC ranks #63,164 (the lower 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 PPL Montana, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PPL Montana, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,750 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aee in Arecibo, PR is a similar utilities employer with $3,775 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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