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

Multnomah County Safety Record

Portland, OR · Public Administration

C

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

Last inspected 10/17/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Multnomah County in Portland, Oregon has 114 workplace safety violations across 81 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $15,015 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1985 to 2013.

Multnomah County, 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 114 violations on file, 46 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,015.

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.

114 Violations
81 Inspections
46 Serious
$15,015 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
68 ($1,230)
Serious?
46 ($13,785)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 9 inspections (12 total) since 1994
7010.7650 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1995
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $19,470 in penalties for Multnomah County, later reduced to $15,015 — a 23% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
12 citations $540
7010.7650 OSHA Standard
9 citations $605
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $1,260
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $530
7155.0030 OSHA Standard
4 citations $510
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/17/2013 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/19/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $0
09/19/2013 Programmed Related? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/11/2013 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/11/2013 Programmed Related? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/11/2013 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/30/2009 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/18/2008 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $4,000
07/03/2007 Referral? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/15/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/06/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $510
01/31/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
01/30/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 9 $2,170
01/25/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/25/2006 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
12/23/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $0
12/23/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/03/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/13/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/19/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/10/2005 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $195
12/08/2004 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 0 $0
11/18/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $105
09/08/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/01/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/01/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/24/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/24/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 6 $0
07/12/2004 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/04/2003 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/11/2003 Planned? Portland, OR 6 $390
03/01/2002 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/24/2001 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/12/2001 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
12/27/2000 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/17/2000 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
03/23/2000 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
07/08/1999 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $195
03/05/1999 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
05/06/1998 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $105
11/03/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $0
08/05/1997 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, OR 4 $0
06/05/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/28/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $125
01/31/1997 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $0
07/09/1996 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $360
05/22/1995 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
03/16/1995 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $500
03/01/1995 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, OR 1 $105
12/07/1994 Planned? Portland, OR 4 $180
10/17/1994 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
09/27/1994 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $250
05/09/1994 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $210
03/15/1994 Planned? Portland, OR 2 $0
08/31/1993 Referral? Portland, OR 1 $210
08/18/1993 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/02/1993 Planned? Portland, OR 11 $2,130
05/13/1993 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/10/1992 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/26/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 2 $0
05/09/1991 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/19/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Portland, OR 1 $1,200
01/29/1991 Complaint? Portland, OR 6 $270
03/28/1990 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/09/1990 Complaint? Portland, OR 4 $0
12/01/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 11 $1,060
09/22/1989 Referral? Portland, OR 3 $0
08/31/1989 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
03/23/1989 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $500
11/09/1988 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
04/26/1988 Complaint? Portland, OR 3 $0
02/26/1988 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/25/1987 Planned? Portland, OR 3 $245
09/16/1987 Complaint? Portland, OR 0 $0
09/02/1987 Planned? Portland, OR 1 $0
03/29/1985 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0

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