SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC
RIVERGATE TERMINAL 4, PORTLAND, OR 97210
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Inspection records
Nov 7, 2013#339474959Nov 7, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339474959$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339474959
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2013
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12005 N. Burgard, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
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.
Mar 29, 2011#312394083Mar 29, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312394083$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #312394083
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 10, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12005 N. Burgard, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2011 | - | - |
Jun 22, 2009#313471252Jun 22, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313471252$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313471252
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2009
- Contested
- Aug 11, 2009
- Final Order
- Oct 23, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12005 N Burgard Rd, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 331111
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 |
| 02004 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 |
May 30, 2006#309830685May 30, 2006Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#309830685$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309830685
Dates
- Opened
- May 30, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3200 Nw Yeon Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331111
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.
Dec 17, 2004#308247998Dec 17, 2004Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#308247998$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308247998
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3200 Nw Yeon Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Aug 26, 2004#307829556Aug 26, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307829556$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307829556
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 61
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3200 Nw Yeon Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A04 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702022104 OSHA citation code: 702022104 A | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 2004 | - | - |
Aug 16, 2004#307828905Aug 16, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307828905$9305 viol.5 violations$930 in penalties
Inspection #307828905
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $930
- Penalties on Record
- $930
- Site Address
- 12005-12219 N Burgard, Portland, OR 97208
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Aug 17, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Aug 17, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Sep 13, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Aug 17, 2004 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 2004 | - | - |
Sep 4, 2003#306636655Sep 4, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306636655$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #306636655
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 2003
- Contested
- Nov 13, 2003
- Final Order
- Jan 21, 2004
- Closed
- Mar 25, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12005 N Burgard Rd, Portland, OR 97203
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2003 | Nov 13, 2003 | Jan 21, 2004 |
Jun 28, 2001#304612716Jun 28, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304612716$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #304612716
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 12005 N Burgard Terminal 6, Portland, OR 97208
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $300 | $300 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 2001 | - | - |
Apr 24, 2001#304108491Apr 24, 2001FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#304108491$5003 viol.3 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #304108491
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2001
- Contested
- Aug 2, 2001
- Final Order
- Feb 11, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 22, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 111
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 12005 N Burgard Rd, 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 dies from being struck by a coupling
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 702022113 OSHA citation code: 702022113 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | Apr 25, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Feb 11, 2002 |
| 01001B | 701076007 OSHA citation code: 701076007 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Feb 11, 2002 |
| 01002 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Apr 26, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Feb 11, 2002 |
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: 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.
17 inspections, 1990 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.