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Nelcon, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Missoula, Montana · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · NAICS 237110

20inspections
65citation items
$231,189current penalties
Oct 29, 2018last inspection

Since 1987, OSHA inspectors have visited Nelcon, Inc. in Montana 20 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Oct 29, 2018 after a complaint, in Laurel.

In all, OSHA issued 65 citation items: 49 serious, 2 repeat and 14 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $302,019; today they stand at $231,189, 23% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.550 ([reserved]), 7 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,078 penalty. Nelcon, Inc. averages $71,130 across 3 cited inspections.

Nelcon, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Nelcon, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1987 to 2018
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 343566162 OPENED OCT 29, 2018Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 261 employees at the site · Closed Dec 15, 2023

Rockvale 2 Laurel Site 2400 Hwy 212, Laurel, MT 59044 · Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$13,260$13,260Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry
 Serious$11,366$11,366Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i) · Fall protection in general industry
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$9,472$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection
 Serious$9,472$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 8a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 8b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 9c
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 9d
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 13a
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 13b
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$13,260$10,476Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 17a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 17b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$7,577$7,577Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$11,366$11,366Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
 Other-than-serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 2019Final

Inspection 343566337 OPENED OCT 29, 2018Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 261 employees at the site · Closed Sep 2, 2020

Laurel Rockvale-2 Hwy Construction Site 2400 Hwy 212, Laurel, MT 59044 · Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$7,577$7,198Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1) · Silica dust in general industry
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$9,472$9,472Apr 17, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$9,472$0Apr 17, 2019Final

Inspection 340454099 OPENED MAR 10, 2015Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Aug 25, 2015

4324 Hwy 310, Joliet, MT 59041 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations
 Other-than-serious$3,038$3,038Jun 23, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Other-than-serious$3,038$0Jun 23, 2015Final

Inspection 334152030 OPENED APR 24, 2012Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Apr 24, 2012

304 Jellison Road, Kalispell, MT 59903 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 330630468 OPENED JUN 1, 2011Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Jun 7, 2011

Harrison Ave., Butte, MT 59701 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 308302215 OPENED OCT 13, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Sep 20, 2006

900 West Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$1,000$500Nov 16, 2005Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$2,000$1,000Nov 16, 2005Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i) · Asbestos in construction
 Serious$1,000$500Nov 16, 2005Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(4)(ii) · Asbestos in construction
 Serious$0$0Nov 16, 2005Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Repeat$14,000$8,000Nov 16, 2005Closed

Inspection 308300995 OPENED JUN 2, 2005Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2005

Sylvan Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305981854 OPENED MAY 4, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 8, 2004

Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59801 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(1) · [Reserved]
 Other-than-serious$1,000$0May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(2) · [Reserved]
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(4) · [Reserved]
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(5) · [Reserved]
 Serious$2,000$850May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(6) · [Reserved]
 Serious$0$0May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2c Serious$0$0May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2) · [Reserved]
 Serious$2,000$850May 14, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$800$200May 14, 2004Closed
12 older inspections

Inspection 305978223 OPENED OCT 21, 2003Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Oct 22, 2003

Mullan Rd., Missoula, MT 59801 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304406143 OPENED OCT 29, 2002Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 2002

Speedway And Montana, Missoula, MT 59801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$1,000$0Nov 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Repeat$4,000$3,000Nov 15, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 15, 2002Closed

Inspection 304401680 OPENED APR 25, 2002Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 25, 2002

Hwy 10 East, Missoula, MT 59801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304396609 OPENED MAY 30, 2001Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 12, 2001

Lower Miller Creek Road, Missoula, MT 59801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$1,500$750Jun 7, 2001Closed

Inspection 302901921 OPENED MAY 22, 2001Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed May 22, 2001

Fort Harrison, Fort Harrison, MT 59363 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 102799780 OPENED APR 18, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 1994

Townsend, Townsend, MT 59644 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 116123225 OPENED APR 8, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Apr 13, 1993

Corner Of 9th And Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 116124587 OPENED OCT 19, 1992Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 15 employees at the site · Closed Nov 23, 1992

2910 Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$3,000$1,500Oct 23, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Oct 23, 1992Closed

Inspection 107219461 OPENED JUL 25, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 24 employees at the site · Closed Sep 12, 1991

Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$675$375Aug 28, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.59(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 28, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.59(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 28, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 28, 1991Closed

Inspection 100568385 OPENED AUG 9, 1990Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Nov 27, 1990

Hwy 83 North, Swan Lake, MT 59911 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$250$125Aug 22, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.601(b)(1) · Motor vehicles
 Serious$300$150Aug 22, 1990Closed

Inspection 100846930 OPENED JUN 22, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Aug 20, 1987

Skookum Road, Lakeside, MT 59922 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.900(k)(3)(i) · General provisions
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.902(d) · Surface transportation of explosives
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.902(f) · Surface transportation of explosives
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.902(h) · Surface transportation of explosives
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1926.904(a) · Storage of explosives and blasting agents
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1926.905(h) · Loading of explosives or blasting agents
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 23, 1987Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2018, the Kalispell site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 84 workers: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 477 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Nelcon Inc.
Kalispell · 2018
84 545.32.2

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)

(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.

29 CFR 1910.1053 · Silica dust in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1)

(d) Exposure assessment—(1) General. The employer shall assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii)

(ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.25 · Stairways

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.1101 · Asbestos in construction

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.550 · [Reserved]

29 CFR 1926.555 · Conveyors

29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1926.601 · Motor vehicles

29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations

29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection

29 CFR 1926.900 · General provisions

29 CFR 1926.902 · Surface transportation of explosives

29 CFR 1926.904 · Storage of explosives and blasting agents

29 CFR 1926.905 · Loading of explosives or blasting agents

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

Other water and sewer line and related structures construction employers in Montana

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