Establishment profile
CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC
2659 SW BARBUR BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97201
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $16,235 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,461 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
40% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $16,235 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 2 | 2 | $7,300 | Dec 1993 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 B02 | 2 | 2 | $3,350 | Dec 1993 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7155.0030 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | $105 | Oct 1989 | Oct 1989 |
| 29 CFR 7833.106 | 1 | 1 | $65 | Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 7833.456 | 1 | 1 | $65 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 7830.256 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 7831.846 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
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 2382 within OR. Peer group: 2,461 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC 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 CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 4 contractor · $554 proposed / $554 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8993246 | Santosh DBA CalPortland Columbia, OR contractor: Christenson Electric Inc. | Mar 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $191 | $191 |
| 9439628 | Santosh DBA CalPortland Columbia, OR contractor: Christenson Electric Inc. | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9439627 | Santosh DBA CalPortland Columbia, OR contractor: Christenson Electric Inc. | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9376688 | Santosh DBA CalPortland Columbia, OR contractor: Christenson Electric Inc. | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OR — for CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC, 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 CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC 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.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36-CA-010692 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 36-CA-010659 | Unfair labor practice | May 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 36-CA-008589 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 1999 | Aug 2000 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 36-CA-007270 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 1994 | Jul 2000 | 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 CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of TransportationIGF::CT::IGF PBX PHONE SYSTEM MONITORINGcontract · Last action 2020-01-17$23,994
- Department of AgriculturePROJECT TITLE: MIDDLE FORK RANGER STATION SURGE PROTECTION AWARD IS MADE IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NO. AG-04R4-S-11-0037 ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETE 14 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED. THE DESIGNATED BILLING ADDRESS IS SHOWN IN BLOCK 7 OF THE STANDARD FORM 1442.contract · Last action 2012-01-23$13,119
- Department of Homeland SecurityCHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INCORPORATED MOVE AND CROSS CONNECT 12 CCTV CAMERA CABLES FROM COMMAND CTR TO STATION COMMS ROOM. THIS INCLUDES THE MOVE OF ACCESS GATE CONTROL AND THE AIPHONE INTERCOM PUSHBUTTON.contract · Last action 2010-08-05$11,963
- Department of TransportationIGF::CT::IGF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE MONITORING.contract · Last action 2015-10-16$8,709
- Department of TransportationPBX MONITORING SERVICEcontract · Last action 2013-03-11$8,627
- Department of TransportationIGF::CT::IGF CRITICAL FUNCTIONS - PBX MONITORING SERVICEcontract · Last action 2013-12-11$8,041
- Department of TransportationIGF::CT::IGF PDX MONITORING SERVICEcontract · Last action 2014-11-05$6,653
- Department of TransportationPBX MONITORINGcontract · Last action 2012-02-08$5,430
- Department of AgricultureREPAIR OF FIBER OPTIC CABLES AT WIND RIVER WORKCENTER FROM WINDSTORM DAMAGEcontract · Last action 2011-12-13$5,199
- Department of TransportationRENEWAL OF PBX MONITORING SERVICEScontract · Last action 2010-06-08$2,043
- Department of Homeland SecurityCHRISTENSON ELECTRIC- GUARD SHACK WIRINGcontract · Last action 2009-03-18$560
- Department of TransportationPBX MONITORING SERVICE 10/1/07 - 9/30/08contract · Last action 2009-06-26$-63
- Department of TransportationPBX MONITORING SERVICEScontract · Last action 2009-06-26$-820
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 811213 - COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. Last action: 2020-01-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-08-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-12-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-01-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-04-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-26 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $8,350 | |
| 1993-06-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-06-22 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $7,650 | |
| 1989-10-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $105 | |
| 1989-07-28 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-03 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $65 | |
| 1984-05-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $65 | |
| 1983-04-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $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 CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC's OSHA violation history?
- CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $16,235 in total penalties.
- How does CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHRISTENSON ELECTRIC INC operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.