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Sime Construction, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

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

17inspections
14citation items
$15,023current penalties
Oct 6, 2021last inspection

Since 1990, OSHA inspectors have visited Sime Construction, Inc. in Montana 17 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Oct 6, 2021 as a planned inspection, in Bozeman.

In all, OSHA issued 14 citation items: 12 serious and 2 repeat.

The proposed penalties came to $23,404; today they stand at $15,023, 36% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.652 (trench protection), 6 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Sime Construction, Inc. averages $3,728 across 1 cited inspection.

Sime Construction, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1990 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345566475 OPENED OCT 6, 2021Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 90 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 2021

West Babcock Street & Laurel Pwy, Bozeman, MT 59715 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$2,663$1,598Oct 18, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$3,551$2,131Oct 18, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$0$0Oct 18, 2021Final

Inspection 343229472 OPENED JUN 13, 2018Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 70 employees at the site · Closed Jun 13, 2018

5 Baxter Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 341579993 OPENED JUN 23, 2016Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Jun 23, 2016

Wallace Street, Bozeman, MT 59718 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 314315755 OPENED DEC 3, 2010Closed

Complaint · No inspection · Safety · Closed Dec 3, 2010

Clarkston Trident Road., Trident, MT 59752 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305981656 OPENED APR 22, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 2004

North Of Ferguson, Bozeman, MT 59715 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305980302 OPENED FEB 26, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Mar 25, 2004

4157 W. Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59701 · 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 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$1,250$625Mar 8, 2004Closed

Inspection 305980328 OPENED FEB 26, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 2004

19th & Commerce Ave, Bozeman, MT 59701 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304404072 OPENED JUL 10, 2002Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jul 10, 2002

Valley West Subdivision, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

9 older inspections

Inspection 304399785 OPENED FEB 6, 2002Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Feb 6, 2002

N. 27th Behind Costco, Bozeman, MT 59714 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 302895156 OPENED MAY 2, 2000Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed May 2, 2000

West Oak, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 117895797 OPENED MAY 6, 1997Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed May 6, 1997

Bridger Park, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 117897314 OPENED FEB 28, 1997Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Mar 20, 1997

Bridger Park, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$1,000$500Mar 5, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Repeat$8,000$6,000Mar 5, 1997Closed

Inspection 107217200 OPENED SEP 5, 1996Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Sep 5, 1996

2600 West Collage, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 123216327 OPENED JUL 25, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Aug 23, 1996

2600 West Collage, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
 Serious$600$300Jul 31, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Repeat$4,000$2,700Jul 31, 1996Closed

Inspection 102802469 OPENED APR 19, 1995Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 19, 1995

3000 Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 102800653 OPENED APR 18, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed May 12, 1995

3000 Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59715 · 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$750Apr 19, 1995Closed

Inspection 100568724 OPENED AUG 29, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Oct 15, 1990

Spring Hill Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
 Serious$420$210Sep 14, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Sep 14, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations
 Serious$0$0Sep 14, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training
 Serious$420$210Sep 14, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection
 Serious$0$0Sep 14, 1990Closed

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.100(a)

(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)

(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2)

(2) Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.

29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection

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