How many OSHA inspections has PORT OF PORTLAND had?

PORT OF PORTLAND has been inspected 81 times by OSHA between Apr 9, 1976 and Jun 26, 2014, with 110 violations and $59,760 in penalties on record.

How does Oregon's state OSHA plan work?

Oregon operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Oregon OSHA (OR-OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The plan covers both private and public sector workers and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

What triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.

PORT OF PORTLAND

$59,760

Penalties

110

Violations

Inspections

PORT OF PORTLAND

DRY DOCK #3 SWAN ISLAND SHIP REPAIR YARD, PORTLAND, OR 97218

PORT OF PORTLAND has had 81 OSHA inspections since Apr 9, 1976, resulting in 110 violations and $59,760 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

57Serious

0Willful

1Repeat

52Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.1450Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories	6	$210
7155.30	5	$2,685
1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens	3	$630
1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices	3	$3,500
740003001	3	$19,400
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces	3	$975
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	3	$0
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	2	$285
1910.36Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes	2	$600
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	2	$2,400

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317699882	Jun 26, 2014	Accident	Partial	4	$3,500
#317337723	Sep 19, 2013	Planned	No Inspection	0	$0
#317066421	Apr 25, 2013	Referral	Partial	0	$0
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