HOWSER STEEL INC
8235 N KERBY AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97217 · NAICS 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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Oct 15, 2024#347816308Oct 15, 2024Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#347816308$2,7667 viol.7 violations$2,766 in penalties
Inspection #347816308
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2024
- Final Order
- Dec 21, 2024
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,766
- Penalties on Record
- $2,766
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 7 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 | 2 | 19 | $1,383 | $1,383 | Dec 2, 2024 | - | Dec 21, 2024 |
| 01002 | OAR OSHA citation code: OAR 437-002-2101(2) | Serious | 2 | 19 | $1,383 | $1,383 | Dec 2, 2024 | - | Dec 21, 2024 |
| 02003 | OAR OSHA citation code: OAR 437-002-0228(1)(J) | Other | 6 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2024 | - | Dec 21, 2024 |
| 02004 | OAR OSHA citation code: OAR 437-002-0228(2)(C) | Other | 1 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2024 | - | Dec 21, 2024 |
| 02005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2024 | - | Dec 21, 2024 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 6, 2013#317073898Sep 6, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#317073898$4007 viol.7 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #317073898
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 2013
- Closed
- May 15, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 702010703 OSHA citation code: 702010703 G E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Sep 26, 2013 | - | - |
| 01001B | 702010704 OSHA citation code: 702010704 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2013 | - | - |
| 01001C | 702010703 OSHA citation code: 702010703 E B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002A | 702010704 OSHA citation code: 702010704 E A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Sep 26, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002B | 702010703 OSHA citation code: 702010703 H A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2013 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 2, 2013#317071884Aug 2, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317071884$5,68026 viol.26 violations$5,680 in penalties
Inspection #317071884
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2013
- Contested
- Oct 8, 2013
- Final Order
- Nov 29, 2013
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,240
- Penalties on Record
- $5,680
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Aug 2, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
| 01002 | 702022801 OSHA citation code: 702022801 J | Serious | 7 | 7 | $200 | $200 | Nov 15, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
| 01003 | 702022802 OSHA citation code: 702022802 A | Serious | 1 | 7 | $200 | $200 | Nov 15, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
| 01004 | 702022802 OSHA citation code: 702022802 D | Serious | 1 | 7 | $200 | $200 | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
| 01005 | 701076501 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 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, 2010#314436536Jul 15, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#314436536$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314436536
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jan 1, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 25, 2010#313956096Jan 25, 2010Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#313956096$5502 viol.2 violations$550 in penalties
Inspection #313956096
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $550
- Penalties on Record
- $550
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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.
Worker falls off step ladder and fractures hip
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jul 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 701070021 OSHA citation code: 701070021 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $250 | $250 | Jul 5, 2010 | - | - |
Jan 25, 2010#313955874Jan 25, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#313955874$5407 viol.7 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #313955874
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 12, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $270 | $270 | May 27, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $270 | $270 | May 27, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 25, 2009#313478240Sep 25, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313478240$8,34536 viol.36 violations$8,345 in penalties
Inspection #313478240
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2010
- Contested
- Mar 15, 2010
- Final Order
- Apr 21, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 36
- Violation Types
- 29 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,935
- Penalties on Record
- $8,345
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 36 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702002202 OSHA citation code: 702002202 A | Serious | 1 | 8 | $450 | $300 | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 IV | Serious | 10 | 8 | $450 | $300 | Mar 3, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| 01003 | 702012501 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,350 | $1,000 | Mar 8, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 4 | 8 | $270 | $190 | Mar 3, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| 01005 | 702022113 OSHA citation code: 702022113 A | Serious | 1 | 8 | $270 | $190 | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 36 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 9, 2004#308243245Sep 9, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308243245$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #308243245
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2004
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 | 702022104 OSHA citation code: 702022104 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Sep 9, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 7 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2004 | - | - |
Sep 4, 2002#305559486Sep 4, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305559486$2002 viol.2 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #305559486
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 8235 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 | 702029304 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Sep 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Sep 4, 2002 | - | - |
Jun 27, 2001#304070873Jun 27, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304070873$2002 viol.2 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #304070873
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 4, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 33rd & Killingswirth, Portland, OR 97217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 | 1910.67 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms OSHA citation code: 19100067 C02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Jun 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $100 | $100 | Jul 26, 2001 | - | - |
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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.
10 inspections, 2001 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,300 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source