BIG SKY PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
1701 PROSPECT AVE., HELENA, MT 59601
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Inspection records
Nov 22, 2005#308302454Nov 22, 2005Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#308302454$7503 viol.3 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #308302454
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Closed
- Dec 12, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 840 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59624
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 2006 | - | - |
Nov 29, 2001#304397201Nov 29, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304397201$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304397201
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 29, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- State Street And Montana, Helena, MT 59601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 23, 1991#107214611May 23, 1991Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#107214611$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107214611
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1701 Prospect Ave., Helena, MT 59601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 F05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 F05 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 E01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1991 | - | - |
Aug 2, 1990#100568369Aug 2, 1990Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#100568369$1603 viol.3 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #100568369
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 2100 11th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Aug 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 G08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1990 | - | - |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
4 inspections, 1990 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: water and sewer line and related structures construction reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.4%; NAICS 23711 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source