NORTHWEST MARINE IRON WORKS
5555 N. CHANNEL AVE. BLDG. 2, PORTLAND, OR 97217
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Oct 11, 1991#115715930Oct 11, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115715930$501 viol.1 violation$50 in penalties
Inspection #115715930
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 740004702 | Other | 1 | 700 | $50 | $50 | Jan 20, 1992 | - | - |
Dec 7, 1989#107104457Dec 7, 1989Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#107104457$7,6007 viol.7 violations$7,600 in penalties
Inspection #107104457
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 7, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 1989
- Contested
- Feb 13, 1990
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 willful, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $7,600
- Site Address
- Vessel "bermuda Star", Berth 304, S.i.s.r.y., Portland, OR 97217
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.71 Scaffolds or Staging OSHA citation code: 19150071 J01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $800 | $800 | Feb 1, 1990 | Feb 13, 1990 | Mar 13, 1991 |
| 01005A | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 E | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $800 | Aug 2, 1990 | - | Mar 13, 1991 |
| 01005B | 1915.77 Working Surfaces OSHA citation code: 19150077 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1990 | - | Mar 13, 1991 |
| 02001 | 1915.52 Fire Prevention (Removed) OSHA citation code: 19150052 B03 | Willful | 1 | 20 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Jan 27, 1990 | Feb 13, 1990 | Mar 13, 1991 |
| 03001 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 D | Repeat | 1 | 8 | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jan 27, 1990 | Feb 13, 1990 | Mar 13, 1991 |
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.
Dec 7, 1989#107104432Dec 7, 1989Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#107104432$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107104432
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 7, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1990
- Contested
- Feb 22, 1990
- Final Order
- Aug 17, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Vessel "bermuda Star", Berth 304, S.i.s.r.y., Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 1 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D01 II | Other | 58 | 36 | $800 | $0 | Mar 2, 1990 | Feb 22, 1990 | Aug 17, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 M01 IIF | Other | 75 | 74 | $800 | $0 | Mar 2, 1990 | Feb 22, 1990 | Aug 17, 1990 |
Sep 25, 1989#107103954Sep 25, 1989Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#107103954$9004 viol.4 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #107103954
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.52 Fire Prevention (Removed) OSHA citation code: 19150052 B03 | Repeat | 3 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Oct 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1915.91 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19150091 A | Repeat | 3 | 10 | $1,000 | $700 | Oct 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1915.52 Fire Prevention (Removed) OSHA citation code: 19150052 B02 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 1989 | - | - |
Sep 15, 1989#107105579Sep 15, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107105579$1,6003 viol.3 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #107105579
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1989
- Contested
- Dec 19, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- 5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 16 | 0 - 15.1 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D01 II | Serious | 12 | 10 | $800 | $800 | Dec 1, 1989 | Dec 19, 1989 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J01 I | Serious | 4 | 10 | $800 | $800 | Dec 1, 1989 | Dec 19, 1989 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 II | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
Jun 15, 1989#105337083Jun 15, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#105337083$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #105337083
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Dry Dock #3 Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97218
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 789005502 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1989 | - | - |
Dec 8, 1988#105274849Dec 8, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#105274849$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105274849
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Swan Island Shipyards, Portland, OR 97217
- 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.
Nov 14, 1988#107102329Nov 14, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#107102329$902 viol.2 violations$90 in penalties
Inspection #107102329
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $90
- Penalties on Record
- $90
- Site Address
- Swan Island Shipyard, Vessel Andrew J. Higgins, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.132 Portable electric tools OSHA citation code: 19150132 A | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $90 | $90 | Dec 3, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1915.99 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19150099 H01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1988 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1988#103187241Oct 12, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#103187241$6301 viol.1 violation$630 in penalties
Inspection #103187241
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 3, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, M/V Golden Gate, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.34 Mechanical paint removers OSHA citation code: 19150034 C01 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $630 | $630 | Nov 2, 1988 | - | - |
Oct 6, 1988#107101487Oct 6, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107101487$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107101487
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 5, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5555 North Channel Ave., Bldg. 2, Portland, OR 97217
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
50 inspections, 1977 to 1991. 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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The timeline shows the 50 most recent of 65 inspections with a recorded opening date.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.