Establishment profile
YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.
1444 GRAND AVENUE, BILLINGS, MT, 59102
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $990 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 185 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. 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
55% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $990 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0453 B02 V | 1 | 1 | $625 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 C | 1 | 1 | $125 | Mar 1974 | Mar 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | $110 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B02 | 1 | 1 | $65 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A02 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0402 C03 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jan 1975 | Jan 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 A 041052 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1978 | Apr 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0402 A10 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0402 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1975 | Jan 1975 |
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 2382 within MT. Peer group: 185 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. 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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MT — for YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO., 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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. 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. 4 citations · 1S&S · 4 contractor · $304 proposed / $304 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8757622 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Yellowstone Electric Co. | Dec 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6322223 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Yellowstone Electric Co. | Oct 2006 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $84 | $84 |
| 6322222 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Yellowstone Electric Co. | Oct 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322221 | STILLWATER MINE Stillwater, MT contractor: Yellowstone Electric Co. | Oct 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. 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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-08 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $625 | |
| 1990-08-10 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-04-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-05-21 | Planned | 7 | — | $210 | |
| 1975-07-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-07-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-01-07 | Planned | 2 | — | $30 | |
| 1974-03-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $125 | |
| 1974-01-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. 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 YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $990 in total penalties.
- How does YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO. operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.