WESTERN BOXED MEATS DISTRIBUTORS INC
2401 NE ARGYLE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97211
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Inspection records
Apr 23, 2014#317697175Apr 23, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317697175$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317697175
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 3, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- Industry
- 424470 Meat and Meat Product 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702022802 OSHA citation code: 702022802 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702022801 OSHA citation code: 702022801 J | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003 | 702.74 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2014 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVA | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2014 | - | - |
Sep 27, 2011#315946095Sep 27, 2011Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#315946095$2,5002 viol.2 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #315946095
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2012
- Contested
- Apr 10, 2012
- Final Order
- May 31, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 152
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- Industry
- 424470 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Operator is injured when forklift strikes rack
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N01 | Other | 3 | 36 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Mar 15, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 | May 31, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 I | Other | 6 | 36 | $1,250 | $0 | Mar 22, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 | May 31, 2012 |
Feb 25, 2009#312841158Feb 25, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312841158$38511 viol.11 violations$385 in penalties
Inspection #312841158
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $385
- Penalties on Record
- $385
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- Industry
- 424470 Meat and Meat Product 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 11 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 B02 I | Serious | 5 | 2 | $105 | $105 | Feb 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $175 | $175 | Feb 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 702029003 OSHA citation code: 702029003 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $105 | $105 | Feb 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 2009 | - | - |
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.
Jul 20, 2005#308752187Jul 20, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308752187$1953 viol.3 violations$195 in penalties
Inspection #308752187
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 20, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2005
- Closed
- Nov 23, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $195
- Penalties on Record
- $195
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- Industry
- 424470 Meat and Meat Product 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 (3 of 3 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 | 1 | 2 | $195 | $195 | Aug 21, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02003 | 702004108 OSHA citation code: 702004108 H | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2005 | - | - |
Apr 16, 2002#305182966Apr 16, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305182966$2102 viol.2 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #305182966
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 11, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Apr 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 701076505 OSHA citation code: 701076505 A A | Other | 1 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 2002 | - | - |
Feb 12, 2002#305176620Feb 12, 2002Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#305176620$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305176620
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2002
- Closed
- Feb 12, 2002
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
- 3228 Se 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97202
- 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.
Jun 9, 1998#302142377Jun 9, 1998Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#302142377$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302142377
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1998
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
- 6359 Sw Capital Hwy, Portland, OR 97201
- 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.
Jan 17, 1997#301233805Jan 17, 1997Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#301233805$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301233805
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 17, 1997
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
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- 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.
Oct 14, 1993#124774746Oct 14, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124774746$2102 viol.2 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #124774746
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1993
- Closed
- May 4, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 2401 Ne Argyle St, Portland, OR 97211
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702029001 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Nov 10, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 7155002501 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1993 | - | - |
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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.
9 inspections, 1993 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: grocery and related product merchant wholesalers reported 4.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%; NAICS 4244 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source