Cascade General Safety Record

Portland, OR · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/10/2025

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cascade General in Portland, Oregon has 171 workplace safety violations across 54 inspections, with 78 classified as serious and $123,493 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2025.

Cascade General in Portland, Oregon has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Cascade General among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

78 of the 171 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $123,493 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Oregon workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.2 Cascade General violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 171 violations, $123,493 in penalties across 54 inspections
171 Total Violations
54 Total Inspections
78 Total Serious
$123,493 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 7 inspections (14 total) since 1988
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (9 total) since 1988
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1915.0091 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1915.0134 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 99% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 108 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $178,558 in penalties for Cascade General, later reduced to $123,493 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
14 citations $7,075
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
9 citations $9,420
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $17,054
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
8 citations $13,360
1915.0055 OSHA Standard
8 citations $880

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Cascade General in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/10/2025 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/20/2025 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 1 $0
04/07/2023 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/10/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $2,550
01/08/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $6,559
01/08/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/05/2012 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/11/2011 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $15,745
01/11/2011 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $1,350
06/10/2009 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/21/2009 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $3,825
01/26/2009 Referral? Portland, OR 0 $0
03/31/2008 Planned? Portland, OR 12 $5,379
01/04/2007 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/11/2006 Referral? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/07/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
03/24/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 17 $5,520
12/17/2002 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $1,500
01/02/2002 Planned? Portland, OR 10 $16,400
11/21/2000 Referral? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/06/2000 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $600
03/20/2000 Accident? Portland, OR 1 $0
08/31/1999 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $0
08/31/1999 Planned? Portland, OR 48 $30,000
08/25/1999 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $900
11/20/1998 Accident? Portland, OR 1 $7,000
08/07/1998 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/28/1998 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/06/1998 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $210
12/15/1997 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $200
12/15/1997 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $1,000
11/20/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
03/19/1997 Planned? Portland, OR 7 $8,625
03/19/1997 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
06/05/1996 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $1,950
06/05/1996 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/26/1994 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $1,800
06/30/1993 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
05/25/1993 Referral? Portland, OR 0 $0
10/09/1992 Referral? Portland, OR 2 $1,550
08/19/1992 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/22/1991 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/06/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/07/1991 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/30/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/15/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $400
04/26/1990 Referral? Portland, OR 13 $5,700
03/13/1990 Referral? Portland, OR 3 $1,930
06/15/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $1,000
12/19/1988 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 5 $880
11/14/1988 Complaint? Portland, OR 11 $920
02/25/1988 Referral? Portland, OR 8 $0
12/21/1987 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/07/1987 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0

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