Establishment profile
HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.
CORNER OF CANNON ST & JOSLYN ST, HELENA, MT, 59601
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 166 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 I | 2 | 2 | $25 | May 1974 | Jun 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0016 B | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 1974 | Jun 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | $75 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B01 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B06 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | — | May 1974 | May 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1973 | Nov 1973 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2389 within MT. Peer group: 166 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 – Jul 2011 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MT — for HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, 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 HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, 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. 1 citation · $151 proposed / $151 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5053330 | Holman Pit Cascade, MT | Jul 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HELENA SAND AND GRAVEL 900 GIBBON ST · HELENA, MT, 59601 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 1995 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CT::IGF - GOOSE BAY MARINA CONCESSION AREA MODERNIZATION AWARD - CANYOIN FERRY RESERVOIR, MONTANA. CAMPGROUND MODERNIZATION AND CONCESSION AREA.contract · Last action 2017-02-03$8,711,524
- Department of the InteriorBFO HOLTER LAKE BOAT RAMP AND DOCKScontract · Last action 2010-04-13$1,077,975
- Department of the InteriorAWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT CANYON FERRY RESERVOIR, RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND DEVELOPMENT, MONTANA - FIRM-FIXED PRICEcontract · Last action 2013-07-29$944,858
- Department of DefenseCONCRETE-FLOOR-EXTERIOR PADcontract · Last action 2023-11-06$167,597
- Department of the InteriorDEVIL'S ELBOW CAMPGROUND - BOAT RAMP EXTENSIONcontract · Last action 2009-05-05$119,471
- Department of the InteriorRIP RAP MATERIALcontract · Last action 2010-02-26$109,286
- Department of the InteriorRECOVERY-CHIP SEAL HOLTER LAKE CG TAS::14 1112::TAScontract · Last action 2010-03-12$47,806
- Department of the InteriorSUP: ECOLOGY CONCRETE BLOCKS FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR FOR THE FLATHEAD INDIAN IRRIGATION PROJECT/BIAcontract · Last action 2016-08-08$22,100
- Department of the InteriorBEACH BELTING 8" MINUS GRAVELcontract · Last action 2009-04-29$6,552
- Department of the InteriorWHITE SANDY EMERGENCY REPAIRcontract · Last action 2010-06-15$3,285
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-11$748
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOARSE SANDING MATERIALcontract · Last action 2008-02-29$245
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-16$230
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-16$220
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOARSE SANDING MATERIALcontract · Last action 2008-02-08$215
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-16$211
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOARSE SANDING MATERIALcontract · Last action 2008-01-22$206
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOARSE SANDING MATERIALcontract · Last action 2007-10-16$182
- Department of the InteriorBFO HOLTER LAKE BOAT RAMP AND DOCKScontract · Last action 2009-03-16$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237990 - OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2023-11-06. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-06-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-07-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-06-05 | Follow-up | 2 | — | $100 | |
| 1974-04-15 | Planned | 2 | — | $25 | |
| 1973-10-31 | Planned | 5 | — | $125 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $250 in total penalties.
- How does HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HELENA SAND & GRAVEL, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.