MAR COM, INC
8970 BRADFORD, PORTLAND, OR 97203
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Inspection records
Feb 19, 2003#300704129Feb 19, 2003FatalityReferral (C) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#300704129$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300704129
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2003
- Closed
- May 6, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
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.
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 dies from burns from fire in manlift basket
Nov 7, 2002#300703667Nov 7, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300703667$1,9259 viol.9 violations$1,925 in penalties
Inspection #300703667
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 16, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,850
- Penalties on Record
- $1,925
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $700 | $350 | Dec 31, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $350 | Dec 31, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $275 | Dec 31, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $350 | Dec 31, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 7, 2002#300703659Nov 7, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300703659$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #300703659
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 2002
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
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 Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0.0145784 - 0.0578019 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 1.2684966 - 11.8331394 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 - 0.1575308 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0.0189199 - 2.6457493 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.6415069 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Feb 18, 2003 | - | - |
Sep 13, 2002#300703485Sep 13, 2002FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300703485$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300703485
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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.
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 drowns in water at shipyard
Sep 9, 2002#305559775Sep 9, 2002Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#305559775$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305559775
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 N Bradford St, 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.
Apr 9, 2001#300701083Apr 9, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300701083$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300701083
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 2001
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Other | 5 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 I | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 B04 | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 2001 | - | - |
Jun 19, 2000#300699865Jun 19, 2000Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#300699865$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300699865
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jun 19, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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.
Apr 7, 1999#300697919Apr 7, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300697919$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300697919
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 1999
- Closed
- May 24, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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.
Dec 17, 1998#300697646Dec 17, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300697646$7,52511 viol.11 violations$7,525 in penalties
Inspection #300697646
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 2, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 165
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,825
- Penalties on Record
- $7,525
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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.
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 killed when crushed by rail-mounted crane
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Feb 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $975 | $975 | Jan 25, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1915.77 Working Surfaces OSHA citation code: 19150077 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Jan 25, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1915.115 Hoisting and Hauling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19150115 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $975 | $975 | Jan 25, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1915.116 Use of Gear OSHA citation code: 19150116 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $975 | Jan 25, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 21, 1998#300697125Aug 21, 1998Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#300697125$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300697125
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8970 Bradford, 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.
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.
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.
16 inspections, 1992 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: ship building and repairing reported 4.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 4.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source