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OREGON STEEL MILLS INC
$193,080
penalties
118
viol.
37
insp.

OREGON STEEL MILLS INC

14400 N RIVERGATE BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97203

Inspections
37
Jul 1987 to May 2006 · 22 safety, 15 health
Violations
118
across 37 inspections
Penalties on record
$193,080
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 66Willful 0Repeat 5Other 47

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Inspection records

Sep 25, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#124711078$1055 viol.

Inspection #124711078

Dates

Opened
Sep 25, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Sep 27, 1995
Closed
Sep 30, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
750
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$105
Penalties on Record
$105
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious11$105$105Sep 27, 1995--
020021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Other11$0$0Sep 25, 1995--
020031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 I
Other110$0$0Sep 25, 1995--
020041910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
Other120$0$0Sep 25, 1995--
02005702026403Other11$0$0Sep 25, 1995--
Feb 1, 1995Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#123762932$156,36012 viol.

Inspection #123762932

Dates

Opened
Feb 1, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Jul 14, 1995
Contested
Aug 14, 1995
Final Order
Apr 18, 1997
Closed
Oct 13, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
690
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
11 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$437,500
Penalties on Record
$156,360
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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 (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1027
Cadmium
OSHA citation code: 19101027 F02 I
Serious110$7,000$1,700Feb 17, 1995Aug 14, 1995Apr 18, 1997
010021910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 IV
Serious110$6,000$1,500Feb 17, 1995Aug 14, 1995Apr 18, 1997
010031910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II
Serious1717$30,000$7,500Aug 11, 1995Aug 14, 1995Apr 18, 1997
01004A1910.1027
Cadmium
OSHA citation code: 19101027 G04 II
Serious510$7,000$1,700Aug 11, 1995Aug 14, 1995Apr 18, 1997
01004B1910.1027
Cadmium
OSHA citation code: 19101027 G04 III
Serious110$0$0Aug 11, 1995Aug 14, 1995Apr 18, 1997

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 15, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123771628$10,0001 viol.

Inspection #123771628

Dates

Opened
Jul 15, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Jul 19, 1993
Closed
Mar 4, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
690
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$10,000
Penalties on Record
$10,000
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001750005001Repeat11$10,000$10,000Jul 15, 1993--
Jul 14, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123771610$01 viol.

Inspection #123771610

Dates

Opened
Jul 14, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Jul 14, 1993
Closed
Jul 26, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
690
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Other11$0$0Sep 2, 1993--
Oct 26, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115757593$2704 viol.

Inspection #115757593

Dates

Opened
Oct 26, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Dec 28, 1992
Closed
Sep 20, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
13

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$270
Penalties on Record
$270
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07
Serious212$270$270Oct 30, 1992--
02002789001006Other11$0$0Oct 30, 1992--
02003740004702Other113$0$0Jan 31, 1993--
020041910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I
Other9109$0$0Jan 31, 1993--
Oct 13, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123721383$1,0655 viol.

Inspection #123721383

Dates

Opened
Oct 13, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Mar 2, 1993
Closed
Mar 3, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
630

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,065
Penalties on Record
$1,065
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious14$750$750Mar 25, 1993--
010021910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 IA
Serious28$210$210Mar 25, 1993--
02003A702038503Other16$105$105Jun 20, 1993--
02003B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Other16$0$0Mar 30, 1995--
020041910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 D06 II
Other88$0$0Mar 25, 1993--
Oct 13, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115757619$2,13027 viol.

Inspection #115757619

Dates

Opened
Oct 13, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Oct 13, 1992
Closed
Aug 9, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
630
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
27
Violation Types
16 serious, 11 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,130
Penalties on Record
$2,130
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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 (5 of 27 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001750002501Serious12$150$150Oct 15, 1992--
01002A1910.1450
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
OSHA citation code: 19101450 E01 I
Serious110$350$350Feb 19, 1993--
01002B1910.1450
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
OSHA citation code: 19101450 E03 III
Serious12$0$0Feb 19, 1993--
01002C1910.1450
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
OSHA citation code: 19101450 E03 VII
Serious110$0$0Jan 25, 1993--
01002D1910.1450
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
OSHA citation code: 19101450 E04
Serious110$0$0Feb 19, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 17, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115701989$00 viol.

Inspection #115701989

Dates

Opened
Mar 17, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Mar 17, 1992
Closed
Mar 3, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
6
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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.

Oct 10, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#115721235$2202 viol.

Inspection #115721235

Dates

Opened
Oct 10, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Oct 10, 1991
Closed
Sep 20, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
670

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 repeat
Initial Penalties
$220
Penalties on Record
$220
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 F03 I
Repeat16$110$110Apr 3, 1992--
010021910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 C
Repeat16$110$110Apr 3, 1992--
Jun 24, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#115768442$1,6052 viol.

Inspection #115768442

Dates

Opened
Jun 24, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Aug 19, 1991
Closed
Dec 2, 1991

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
650

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,605
Penalties on Record
$1,605
Site Address
14400 N Rivergate Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001750005001Serious13$1,500$1,500Jun 24, 1991--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III
Serious13$105$105Sep 7, 1991--
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment9 citations · $300
1910.1025Lead7 citations · $17,770
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements7 citations · $1,155

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