GIBSON GUITAR CORPORATION
1894 ORVILLE WAY, BOZEMAN, MT 59715
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Inspection records
Apr 27, 2026#348909532Apr 27, 2026OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#348909532$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348909532
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 220
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Jan 12, 2015#340197110Jan 12, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340197110$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340197110
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2015
- Closed
- Jan 12, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Aug 25, 2009#311219984Aug 25, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311219984$4883 viol.3 violations$488 in penalties
Inspection #311219984
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 2009
- Closed
- Oct 13, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $488
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $488 | Oct 11, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2009 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2008#311214308Feb 28, 2008Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#311214308$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311214308
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2008
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 114
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
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.
Aug 11, 1999#302890181Aug 11, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302890181$1,7507 viol.7 violations$1,750 in penalties
Inspection #302890181
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 10, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 79
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,750
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $525 | $525 | Aug 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $525 | $525 | Aug 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $700 | $700 | Sep 6, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 8, 1994#102757622Mar 8, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#102757622$8003 viol.3 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #102757622
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 3 | 20 | $1,275 | $800 | Apr 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 3 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1994 | - | - |
May 27, 1993#116124512May 27, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#116124512$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116124512
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 7, 1992#107215824Oct 7, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#107215824$16,00029 viol.29 violations$16,000 in penalties
Inspection #107215824
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,000
- Penalties on Record
- $16,000
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 29 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Dec 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Dec 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 2, 1990#100570142Jan 2, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100570142$35010 viol.10 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #100570142
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 81
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715
- 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $350 | $175 | Mar 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $350 | $175 | Apr 18, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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.
9 inspections, 1990 to 2026. 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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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: musical instrument manufacturing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 33.7%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source