VARICAST INC
866 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97217 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Nov 7, 2002#306004144Nov 7, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306004144$4954 viol.4 violations$495 in penalties
Inspection #306004144
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2003
- Closed
- Feb 20, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $495
- Penalties on Record
- $495
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 55 | $195 | $195 | Mar 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C03 | Serious | 1 | 55 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $105 | $105 | Nov 18, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 K01 | Serious | 1 | 55 | $195 | $195 | Mar 16, 2003 | - | - |
Dec 18, 2001#304814874Dec 18, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304814874$7203 viol.3 violations$720 in penalties
Inspection #304814874
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $720
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Feb 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702029003 OSHA citation code: 702029003 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Feb 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Dec 18, 2001 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1996#124719055Feb 28, 1996Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#124719055$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124719055
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 6, 1995#124715558Nov 6, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124715558$1,62012 viol.12 violations$1,620 in penalties
Inspection #124715558
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,620
- Penalties on Record
- $1,620
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $420 | $420 | Nov 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $300 | $300 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $300 | $300 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $300 | $300 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
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.
Mar 1, 1995#123746265Mar 1, 1995Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#123746265$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123746265
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 10, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 by exploding grinding wheel
Jun 6, 1994#124770496Jun 6, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124770496$9,12010 viol.10 violations$9,120 in penalties
Inspection #124770496
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1994
- Contested
- Aug 16, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,175
- Penalties on Record
- $9,120
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 lacerated by grinder's abrasive wheel
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Aug 16, 1994. Final orders are recorded through Nov 7, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 740003002 OSHA citation code: 740003002 D | Serious | 1 | 40 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jun 7, 1994 | Aug 16, 1994 | Nov 7, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 A02 II | Serious | 4 | 40 | $500 | $500 | Jun 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $250 | $175 | Jun 7, 1994 | - | Nov 7, 1994 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $250 | $200 | Jun 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 702024207 OSHA citation code: 702024207 A | Serious | 1 | 40 | $250 | $200 | Jun 8, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 17, 1994#124773599Feb 17, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124773599$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #124773599
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1994
- Contested
- Apr 20, 1994
- Final Order
- May 15, 1996
- Closed
- Nov 3, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $0 | Mar 1, 1994 | Apr 20, 1994 | May 15, 1996 |
Nov 17, 1992#123756835Nov 17, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#123756835$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123756835
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2345 Se Gladstone, Portland, OR 97242
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Jan 22, 1992#115741118Jan 22, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115741118$3004 viol.4 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #115741118
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 740.35 | Serious | 2 | 46 | $150 | $150 | Feb 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 740.35 | Serious | 1 | 46 | $150 | $150 | Mar 25, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 789057002 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 789005502 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 29, 1992 | - | - |
Sep 9, 1991#115715732Sep 9, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115715732$1,84525 viol.25 violations$1,845 in penalties
Inspection #115715732
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,845
- Penalties on Record
- $1,845
- Site Address
- 866 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 7121001501 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $500 | $500 | Apr 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 7121006502 OSHA citation code: 7121006502 B | Serious | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 750001004 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $150 | Jan 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 750002501 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 4 | $150 | $150 | Apr 6, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
12 inspections, 1990 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source