WINTER SPORTS, INC. DBA BIG MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
BIG MOUNTAIN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937
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Inspection records
Feb 29, 2016#341299204Feb 29, 2016Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#341299204$7,8004 viol.4 violations$7,800 in penalties
Inspection #341299204
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 29, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Final Order
- Jul 1, 2016
- Closed
- Jul 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,800
- Site Address
- 3794 Big Mountain Road, Whitefish, MT 59937
- Industry
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $6,000 | $3,600 | Jul 7, 2016 | - | Jul 1, 2016 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C02 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Jul 7, 2016 | - | Jul 1, 2016 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 2016 | - | Jul 1, 2016 |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 2016 | - | Jul 1, 2016 |
Mar 17, 1994#102797503Mar 17, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102797503$4,50014 viol.14 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #102797503
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1994
- Contested
- May 17, 1994
- Final Order
- Apr 3, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 5, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 412
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,375
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- Big Mountain, Whitefish, MT 59937
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 6 | 4 | $2,625 | $563 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,875 | $562 | May 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01003A | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,500 | $563 | May 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01003B | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $562 | May 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,875 | $563 | Feb 15, 1996 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,125 | $562 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,125 | $563 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01008A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $1,125 | $562 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01008B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 01008C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 400 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 14, 1991#107214470Mar 14, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107214470$1,2003 viol.3 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #107214470
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 26, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 375
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- Big Mountain, Whitefish, MT 59937
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Apr 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Apr 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1991 | - | - |
Oct 25, 1989#100570589Oct 25, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#100570589$4904 viol.4 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #100570589
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 1, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- Big Mountain, Whitefish, MT 59937
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $490 | $490 | Nov 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 E01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 G08 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 H | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
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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, 1989 to 2016. 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).
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: hotels (except casino hotels) and motels reported 3.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.6%; NAICS 72111 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source