Establishment profile
WHALEN TIRE, INC.
2539 OLD HARDIN ROAD, BILLINGS, MT, 59101
441320 — Tire Dealers
Summary
WHALEN TIRE, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 7 years of recorded history, with $23,280 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 68 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WHALEN TIRE, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
100% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $23,280 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $8,315 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0177 G06 | 1 | 1 | $5,986 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $4,989 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0244 A02 III | 1 | 1 | $3,990 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 4413 within MT. Peer group: 68 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WHALEN TIRE, 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 WHALEN TIRE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 WHALEN TIRE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MT — for WHALEN TIRE, 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 WHALEN TIRE, 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. 5 citations · 4S&S · 5 contractor · $558 proposed / $558 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6449711 | MONTANA CITY PLANT Jefferson, MT contractor: Whalen Tire | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 6449710 | MONTANA CITY PLANT Jefferson, MT contractor: Whalen Tire | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 6449709 | MONTANA CITY PLANT Jefferson, MT contractor: Whalen Tire | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6449708 | MONTANA CITY PLANT Jefferson, MT contractor: Whalen Tire | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6449714 | MONTANA CITY PLANT Jefferson, MT contractor: Whalen Tire | Aug 2008 | — | 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WHALEN TIRE, 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 WHALEN TIRE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WHALEN TIRE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WHALEN TIRE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $9,976 | |
| 2018-10-10 | Complaint | 3 | — | $13,304 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WHALEN TIRE, 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 WHALEN TIRE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WHALEN TIRE, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $23,280 in total penalties.
- How does WHALEN TIRE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WHALEN TIRE, INC. operates in the tire dealers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.