This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

East Side Plating Safety Record

Portland, OR · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/18/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, East Side Plating in Portland, Oregon has 253 workplace safety violations across 41 inspections, with 104 classified as serious and $43,110 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2012.

East Side Plating, located in Portland, Oregon, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 253 violations on file, 104 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $43,110.

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.

253 Violations
41 Inspections
104 Serious
$43,110 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
145 ($4,225)
Serious?
104 ($30,235)
Repeat?
3 ($3,150)
Willful?
1 ($5,500)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 11 inspections (19 total) since 1995
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 8 inspections (14 total) since 1992
7010.7600 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (10 total) since 1995
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $56,900 in penalties for East Side Plating, later reduced to $43,110 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
19 citations $5,235
1910.0023 Ladders
14 citations $1,630
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
11 citations $1,375
7010.7600 OSHA Standard
10 citations $6,640
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
9 citations $445
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/18/2012 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $1,920
10/08/2010 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $300
10/23/2008 Accident? Portland, OR 10 $7,400
09/26/2008 Complaint? Portland, OR 7 $1,365
01/14/2008 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $300
12/27/2005 Referral? Portland, OR 3 $0
04/26/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 6 $585
01/07/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $195
09/21/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $195
09/21/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 7 $300
04/17/2003 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/02/2003 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/15/2002 Referral? Portland, OR 4 $210
08/23/2002 Planned? Portland, OR 21 $4,310
08/21/2002 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
08/05/2002 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $195
05/24/2002 Complaint? Portland, OR 6 $3,750
09/05/2001 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/14/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/25/2000 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $195
04/29/1999 Programmed Related? Portland, OR 4 $330
04/29/1999 Programmed Related? Portland, OR 1 $165
04/26/1999 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
04/26/1999 Programmed Related? Portland, OR 5 $265
11/02/1998 Planned? Portland, OR 9 $495
09/02/1998 Planned? Portland, OR 15 $1,300
02/25/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $2,000
12/05/1996 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/31/1995 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 1 $600
01/17/1995 Planned? Portland, OR 20 $5,750
01/17/1995 Planned? Portland, OR 17 $1,775
07/13/1994 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $0
05/11/1993 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $300
08/06/1992 Complaint? Portland, OR 11 $175
12/12/1989 Complaint? Portland, OR 8 $100
11/21/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 27 $6,475
10/20/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 11 $525
12/27/1988 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 0 $0
05/11/1987 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $1,000
10/22/1986 Planned? Portland, OR 14 $195
10/20/1986 Planned? Portland, OR 16 $440

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