NORTHWEST ALUMINUM COMPANY
3313 W 2ND ST, THE DALLES, OR 97058
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Inspection records
Aug 21, 2002#305558801Aug 21, 2002Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#305558801$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305558801
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Aug 21, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
Apr 18, 2002#305182776Apr 18, 2002Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#305182776$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #305182776
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 15, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 228
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Industry
- 331312
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 D03 | Other | 1 | 5 | $100 | $100 | Apr 24, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 19, 2000#303132492Jan 19, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303132492$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303132492
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
May 4, 1999#302678503May 4, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#302678503$12,3006 viol.6 violations$12,300 in penalties
Inspection #302678503
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 1999
- Contested
- Aug 12, 1999
- Final Order
- Nov 16, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 19, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 515
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,000
- Penalties on Record
- $12,300
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee injured when struck by rail coupling
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 9 | 9 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Aug 8, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| 01003 | 701076006 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $500 | $500 | Aug 8, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| 01005 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $500 | $0 | Aug 8, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| 01006 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $175 | Aug 8, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| 02007 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 A | Repeat | 1 | 9 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Aug 29, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 16, 1998#302043641Mar 16, 1998Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#302043641$2,5002 viol.2 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #302043641
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 519
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's arm caught in running machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 B D | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Mar 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 A | Serious | 2 | 7 | $1,250 | $1,250 | May 14, 1998 | - | - |
Mar 16, 1998#301868063Mar 16, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301868063$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301868063
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1998
- Closed
- Apr 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 519
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
Jan 30, 1997#301233607Jan 30, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301233607$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301233607
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 1997
- Closed
- May 26, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 510
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
Jul 21, 1995#126690023Jul 21, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#126690023$4,45026 viol.26 violations$4,450 in penalties
Inspection #126690023
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1995
- Contested
- Jan 24, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 24 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,045
- Penalties on Record
- $4,450
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jan 24, 1996. Final orders are recorded through Apr 17, 1996. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,625 | $1,225 | Jan 11, 1996 | Jan 24, 1996 | Apr 17, 1996 |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1996 | Jan 24, 1996 | Apr 17, 1996 |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1996 | Jan 24, 1996 | Apr 17, 1996 |
| 01001D | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1996 | Jan 24, 1996 | Apr 17, 1996 |
| 01001E | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1996 | Jan 24, 1996 | Apr 17, 1996 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 28, 1995#124789025Mar 28, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124789025$5,68031 viol.31 violations$5,680 in penalties
Inspection #124789025
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1995
- Contested
- Jul 5, 1995
- Closed
- Jan 10, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 21 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,480
- Penalties on Record
- $5,680
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jul 5, 1995. Final orders are recorded through Aug 29, 1995. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 11 | $1,400 | $750 | Mar 29, 1995 | Jul 5, 1995 | Aug 29, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 C02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $150 | $150 | Mar 29, 1995 | Jul 5, 1995 | Aug 29, 1995 |
| 01003 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 B D | Serious | 2 | 10 | $300 | $300 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $270 | $270 | Jul 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 15, 1993#123774341Jun 15, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123774341$3604 viol.4 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #123774341
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 81
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 3313 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702024203 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Jul 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 15 | 6 | $150 | $150 | Jun 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 756.165 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 7155002001 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1993 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
14 inspections, 1990 to 2002. 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.