ESCO CORPORATION
REED ST AND NW 23RD PLACE, PORTLAND, OR 97210
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Inspection records
Dec 5, 2013#317341402Dec 5, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#317341402$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317341402
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 25, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702016104 OSHA citation code: 702016104 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2014 | - | - |
Sep 26, 2013#317338093Sep 26, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#317338093$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317338093
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2013
- Closed
- Dec 5, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Sep 26, 2013#317338085Sep 26, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#317338085$1,2009 viol.9 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #317338085
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2013
- Closed
- May 29, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IA | Serious | 1 | 30 | $300 | $300 | Dec 5, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $300 | Feb 12, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003A | 702013401 OSHA citation code: 702013401 A AI | Serious | 1 | 50 | $300 | $300 | Dec 5, 2013 | - | - |
| 01003B | 702013402 OSHA citation code: 702013402 C | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003C | 702013406 OSHA citation code: 702013406 B | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2014 | - | - |
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.
Sep 30, 2011#315946376Sep 30, 2011Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#315946376$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #315946376
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 30, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 523
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 sustains concussion when struck by falling object
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702022113 OSHA citation code: 702022113 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Nov 21, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2011#315420893Feb 28, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#315420893$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315420893
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 410
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Sep 9, 2010#314965708Sep 9, 2010Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#314965708$3,9604 viol.4 violations$3,960 in penalties
Inspection #314965708
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 2011
- Closed
- May 27, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 154
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,960
- Penalties on Record
- $3,960
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 is burned while igniting gas torch
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702012701 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Sep 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 B A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 702037804 OSHA citation code: 702037804 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $210 | $210 | Sep 9, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 16, 2010#313957367Feb 16, 2010Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#313957367$8004 viol.4 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #313957367
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 sustains fractured vertebrae after falling from a l
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 702002608 OSHA citation code: 702002608 B AI | Serious | 1 | 3 | $500 | $500 | Apr 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 702002607 OSHA citation code: 702002607 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D04 IIA | Serious | 1 | 8 | $300 | $300 | Apr 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 IIB | Serious | 1 | 250 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 2010 | - | - |
Nov 3, 2009#313951576Nov 3, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313951576$12,78034 viol.34 violations$12,780 in penalties
Inspection #313951576
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 34
- Violation Types
- 24 serious, 1 repeat, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,780
- Penalties on Record
- $12,780
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 34 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $420 | $420 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $210 | $210 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $630 | $630 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 34 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 21, 2007#311167456Jun 21, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311167456$2102 viol.2 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #311167456
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 4, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 160
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 2770 Nw Yeon Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $210 | $210 | Jun 25, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2007 | - | - |
Jan 31, 2007#310683586Jan 31, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#310683586$8104 viol.4 violations$810 in penalties
Inspection #310683586
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 2007
- Closed
- Jul 26, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $810
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- 2141 Nw 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 | 702029003 OSHA citation code: 702029003 A | Serious | 1 | 20 | $300 | $300 | May 31, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 702029003 OSHA citation code: 702029003 B | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $300 | $300 | May 31, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $210 | $210 | Mar 2, 2007 | - | - |
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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.
50 inspections, 1973 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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The timeline shows the 50 most recent of 53 inspections with a recorded opening date.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: steel foundries (except investment) reported 7.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 20.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source