Establishment profile
BOISE CASCADE LLC
1300 KASTER RD, ST HELENS, OR, 97051
Operated by BOISE CASCADE Co · 1 of 154 establishments
322121 — Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
EIN 201529142
Summary
BOISE CASCADE LLC has accumulated 418 OSHA violations across 46 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $105,060 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 34 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BOISE CASCADE LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
61% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 22 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 71 citations in this view · $34,540 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 9 | 5 | $6,320 | Dec 1990 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 7020.31203 D | 7 | 1 | $2,130 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 7020.36801 | 6 | 3 | $1,435 | Dec 1990 | Dec 1996 |
| 29 CFR 7020.02203 F | 6 | 1 | $605 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 5 | 4 | $1,255 | Sep 1989 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 7155.003002 C | 3 | 2 | $3,255 | Nov 1989 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 7020.31203 A | 3 | 1 | $2,110 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 3 | 3 | $975 | Mar 1999 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 3 | 3 | $735 | Sep 1989 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 2 | $555 | Sep 1989 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 7750.05504 | 3 | 3 | $535 | Sep 1989 | Jul 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7750.05502 H | 3 | 1 | $450 | Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 2 | $435 | Apr 1973 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 7129.002507 | 2 | 1 | $2,850 | Dec 1990 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J04 III | 2 | 2 | $2,775 | Aug 1995 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 M04 IV | 2 | 2 | $1,975 | Aug 1995 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 7750.05501 | 2 | 1 | $1,950 | Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7155.003002 B | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | Nov 1989 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 7136.0020 | 2 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 1990 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 1 | $1,295 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3221 within OR. Peer group: 34 employers. This establishment has 418 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 84 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BOISE CASCADE LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2004 | FRACTURE,LADDER,TRUCK,FALL,TRAILER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 13, 1999 | VENTING,CHLORINE,POISONING,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE,EVACUATION | 2 | — | — | |
| Aug 29, 1995 | FRACTURE,MAINTENANCE,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,NIP POINT,MILL--PLANT,PAPER MACHINE,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 2, 1995 | LEAK,TOXIC ATMOSPHERE,INHALATION,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,CHLORINE,VALVE,TOXIC FUMES | 10 | 10 | — | |
| Mar 2, 1995 | LEAK,TOXIC ATMOSPHERE,INHALATION,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,CHLORINE,VALVE,TOXIC FUMES | 6 | 6 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 264 violations · $86,317 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Apr 2008 | 1 | 264 | 263 | $86,317 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 264 violations · $86,317 in backwages · 263 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 – Apr 2008 | Paper (except Newsprint) Mills | FLSA | 264 | 263 | $86,317 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BOISE CASCADE LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OR — for BOISE CASCADE Co, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BOISE CASCADE Co locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 14 cases · 12 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-253497 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-252497 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-252440 | Representation election | Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-252045 | Representation election | Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-251031 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-245879 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2019 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-245534 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-243263 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Feb 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-133389 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2014 | Sep 2014 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 06-CA-071614 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 19-CA-066490 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-064638 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 36-CA-010220 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 36-CA-010202 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Apr 2008 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BOISE CASCADE LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BOISE CASCADE LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BOISE CASCADE LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-06-04 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-08 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $195 | |
| 2005-09-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-27 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $105 | |
| 2004-12-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-09-29 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $1,340 | |
| 2002-07-24 | Planned | 12 | 7 | $1,420 | |
| 2002-01-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-06-21 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-11-07 | Planned | 1 | — | $325 | |
| 1999-11-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-14 | Accident | 13 | 12 | $8,400 | |
| 1998-10-19 | Planned | 21 | 11 | $6,070 | |
| 1997-09-07 | Complaint | 77 | 60 | $20,425 | |
| 1996-09-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $195 | |
| 1995-08-29 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,175 | |
| 1995-03-02 | Accident | 7 | 7 | $8,850 | |
| 1994-11-21 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | |
| 1994-08-18 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-15 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1994-03-02 | Planned | 28 | 13 | $7,005 | |
| 1992-01-21 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-08-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-05-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-04-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-06-12 | Planned | 78 | 37 | $29,830 | |
| 1990-03-14 | Planned | 6 | 3 | $425 | |
| 1990-03-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-07-28 | Complaint | 16 | 11 | $2,710 | |
| 1989-07-28 | Planned | 71 | 18 | $7,530 | |
| 1988-04-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-05 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-20 | Complaint | 6 | — | $850 | |
| 1985-04-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-01-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-11-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-04-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-03-15 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $95 | |
| 1984-03-15 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $195 | |
| 1984-02-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-11-09 | Planned | 29 | 1 | $815 | |
| 1973-05-31 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-03-20 | Planned | 22 | 2 | $1,470 | |
| 1973-03-19 | Accident | 6 | — | $235 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BOISE CASCADE LLC is one of 154 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BOISE CASCADE Co.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BOISE CASCADE Co across all 154 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in paper (except newsprint) mills within OR, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BOISE CASCADE LLCSALEM — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE CORPORATIONWILLAMINA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE LLCPILOT ROCK — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE LLCSALEM — 2 federal enforcement records
- CASCADES HOLDING US INCSAINT HELENS — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE INCST HELENS — 1 federal enforcement record
- FORT JAMES OPERATING COMPANYCLATSKANIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- OFFICEMAX INCMEDFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST LINN PAPER COMPANYWEST LINN — 1 federal enforcement record
- WILLAMETTE FALLS PAPER COMPANY INCWEST LINN — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BOISE CASCADE Co, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BOISE CASCADE COMPANYKETTLE FALLS, WA — 3 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE CORPDallas, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE COMPANYFLORIEN, LA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE CORPBillings, MT — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADESweet Home, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE CORPBEAVERTON, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE COMPANYLENA, LA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADE COMPANYMEDFORD, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOISE CASCADELaurel, MT — 2 federal enforcement records
- Boise CascadeWoodinville, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All BOISE CASCADE Co locationsParent rollup
- Paper (except Newsprint) MillsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ORState-wide enforcement data
- Paper (except Newsprint) in ORIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BOISE CASCADE LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BOISE CASCADE Co, which operates 154 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BOISE CASCADE LLC's OSHA violation history?
- BOISE CASCADE LLC has 46 OSHA inspections on record with 418 violations and $105,060 in total penalties.
- How does BOISE CASCADE LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BOISE CASCADE LLC operates in the paper (except newsprint) mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. BOISE CASCADE LLC's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.