Establishment profile
COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.
401 SOUTH 23RD STREET, BILLINGS, MT, 59101
Operated by Colstrip Electric, Inc · 1 of 3 establishments
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
EIN 810426830
Summary
COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $1,138 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 78th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 185 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,138 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B01 | 1 | 1 | $438 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 I02 I | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2382 within MT. Peer group: 185 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 100 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MT — for Colstrip Electric, Inc, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Colstrip Electric, Inc operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 13 citations · 1S&S · 13 contractor · $5,039 proposed / $1,855 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9651162 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,725 | $133 |
| 9651161 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,725 | $133 |
| 9476515 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 9722728 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | May 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 9722758 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Jul 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9153444 | Rosebud Mine & Crusher/Conveyor Rosebud, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Jan 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9471744 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9471743 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9479401 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Feb 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9476545 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Dec 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9476544 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Dec 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9476543 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Dec 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8589044 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Colstrip Electric Inc | Apr 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MT — for Colstrip Electric, Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Colstrip Electric, Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-075860 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-17 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-12-22 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,138 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. is one of 3 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Colstrip Electric, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Colstrip Electric, Inc across all 3 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors within MT, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.BILLINGS — 2 federal enforcement records
- YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.BILLINGS — 2 federal enforcement records
- Colstrip Electric, Inc.REED POINT — 2 federal enforcement records
- ROCK CREEK ELECTRIC, INC.BILLINGS — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIBERTY ELECTRIC, INC.MISSOULA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TECH ELECTRICREEDPOINT — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIBERTY ELECTRIC, INC.MISSOULA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ENTERPRISE ELECTRIC, INCGREAT FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUN RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC.CONRAD — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC, INC.MISSOULA — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Colstrip Electric, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.BOZEMAN, MT — 2 federal enforcement records
- Colstrip Electric, Inc.REED POINT, MT — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Colstrip Electric, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MTState-wide enforcement data
- Electrical Contractors and in MTIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Colstrip Electric, Inc, which operates 3 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $1,137.5 in total penalties.
- How does COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC. operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. COLSTRIP ELECTRIC, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.1.