This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Columbia Grain Safety Record

Portland, OR · Transportation & Warehousing

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/30/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbia Grain in Portland, Oregon has 54 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $15,339 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2013.

Columbia Grain, located in Portland, Oregon, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 54 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,339.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

54 Violations
20 Inspections
11 Serious
$15,339 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($750)
Serious?
11 ($8,569)
Repeat?
3 ($6,020)
1917.0151 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
1910.0272 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $19,685 in penalties for Columbia Grain, later reduced to $15,339 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1917.0151 OSHA Standard
8 citations $9,829
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $360
1910.0028 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,500
1917.0154 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1917.0152 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/30/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
03/30/2011 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $5,760
08/07/2008 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
06/13/2007 Planned? Portland, OR 8 $2,344
01/05/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $1,360
10/05/2001 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
10/05/2001 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/13/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $675
01/03/1997 Planned? Portland, OR 5 $0
09/14/1994 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $1,200
12/02/1993 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $1,200
10/07/1992 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $2,500
12/05/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/20/1991 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
10/25/1990 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $100
01/19/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 7 $0
08/07/1985 Planned? Portland, OR 11 $200
12/02/1983 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/05/1981 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/28/1979 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0

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