Manufacturing · Columbus, MT

Stage FX, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stage FX, INC. ranks #42,027 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,878
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #42,027
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stage FX, INC. in Columbus, MT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,878. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stage FX, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,027 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Zim Manufacturing Company in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,880 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #42,027
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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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Stage FX, INC.

$7,878
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Stage FX, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,878 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Stage FX, INC..

Stage FX, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Stage FX, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Stage FX, INC. ranks #18,443 at $7,878 current penalty.

How Stage FX, INC. Compares

Stage FX, INC.'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-06-04

Last Inspection

2025-08-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,939

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,939 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,256

Current Penalty Amount

$7,878

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,378 from the initial assessment of $11,256. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Stage FX, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Stage FX, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,878	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,939	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,878 here).

Johnson Timber Corporation $7,876 WI Sign Design $7,880 TX B & N Machine & Welding $7,880 TX Zim Manufacturing Company $7,880 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Briess Industries, INC. 2 insp. Manitowoc, WI Valenti's Bakery LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Champion Home Builders, INC. 2 insp. Athens, TX Solaris Paper, INC. 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Johnson Timber Corporation

B & N Machine & Welding

Lubbock, TX

2 inspections $7,880

Zim Manufacturing Company

Chicago, IL

3 inspections $7,880

Musashi Auto Parts Michigan

Battle Creek, MI

0 inspections $0

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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 Stage FX, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Stage FX, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Stage FX, INC. have? ▼

Stage FX, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,878.

How many OSHA inspections has Stage FX, INC. had? ▼

Stage FX, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-04 and the most recent on 2025-08-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Stage FX, INC.? ▼

Stage FX, INC. has been assessed $7,878 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,256 (a 30.0% reduction).

Does Stage FX, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Stage FX, INC. has 3 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 Stage FX, INC. operate in? ▼

Stage FX, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Stage FX, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stage FX, INC. ranks #42,027 (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 Stage FX, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Stage FX, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,878 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zim Manufacturing Company in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,880 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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