Establishment profile
CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC
1554 NE 3RD AVE, CAMAS, WA, 98607
334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Summary
CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 2 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 52nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 131 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-27-01101(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| 296-800-13020(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| 296-901-14010(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3345 within WA. Peer group: 131 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334516 - ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-10-31. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC's OSHA violation history?
- CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHEN INSTRUMENT DESIGN INC operates in the other measuring and controlling device manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.