This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Sapa Anodizing Safety Record

Portland, OR · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 04/21/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sapa Anodizing in Portland, Oregon has 64 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 38 classified as serious and $11,025 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2005.

Sapa Anodizing, located in Portland, Oregon, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 64 violations on file, 38 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,025.

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.

64 Violations
12 Inspections
38 Serious
$11,025 Penalties
Serious?
38 ($10,825)
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($200)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2003
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2001
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Cited in 2 inspections (13 total) since 2003
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $16,005 in penalties for Sapa Anodizing, later reduced to $11,025 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
13 citations $4,695
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $815
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $500
7020.1250 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,605
7010.7600 OSHA Standard
3 citations $210
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/21/2005 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $165
01/10/2005 Follow-Up? Portland, OR 0 $0
08/17/2004 Complaint? Portland, OR 16 $5,500
06/29/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 8 $510
03/11/2004 Planned? Portland, OR 9 $930
09/17/2003 Planned? Portland, OR 21 $1,150
07/11/2003 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
02/18/2003 Complaint? Portland, OR 1 $0
09/23/2002 Planned? Portland, OR 0 $0
01/16/2002 Complaint? Portland, OR 4 $1,850
10/04/2001 Accident? Portland, OR 3 $420
07/19/2001 Accident? Portland, OR 1 $500

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