Establishment profile
COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC
3820 SE MILWAUKIE AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97202
424470 — Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $3,667 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 463 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 22 citations in this view · $3,667 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 7020.16105 A | 2 | 2 | $300 | Nov 1998 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7020.16105 A AI | 2 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,412 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 7020.02607 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7020.13412 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0218 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $270 | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $270 | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $270 | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $270 | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $150 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $125 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| OAR 437-001-0765(6)-11 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| OAR 437-002-0221(4)(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 7020.13401 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76502 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7020.25601 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7020.25602 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7020.37804 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
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 4244 within OR. Peer group: 463 employers. This establishment has 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO 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 COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 6 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO 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 COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO 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 COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of JusticeMEAT TO BE DELIVERED TO FCI SHERIDAN, OREGON.contract · Last action 2022-11-29$150,718
- Department of JusticeFOOD SERVICE FY 23 QUARTER 4 JULY-SEPTEMBERcontract · Last action 2023-09-01$138,762
- Department of JusticeBEEF 3RD QTR FY 24contract · Last action 2024-07-24$93,796
- Department of JusticeGROUND AND ROAST BEEF TO BE DELIVERED TO FCI SHERIDAN, OREGON.contract · Last action 2022-11-29$73,757
- Department of JusticeBEEF AND BEEF PATTIES FOR FY23 SECOND QUARTERcontract · Last action 2022-12-05$58,125
- Department of JusticeBEEF LATE 4TH QTR FY23contract · Last action 2023-11-01$41,513
- Department of Justice2ND Q FY 22contract · Last action 2022-01-04$40,509
- Department of the InteriorSABQ1208746, CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL MEAT PRODUCTS. S203 / 722310.contract · Last action 2008-09-06$35,000
- Department of Justice10000 LBS OF ROAST BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2013-06-07$21,659
- Department of Justice31,600 LBS OF CHICKEN FOR THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN.contract · Last action 2008-10-14$21,143
- Department of Justice2400 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2014-09-05$20,503
- Department of Justice31,000 LBS OF CHICKEN FOR CONSUMPTION BY FEDERAL INMATES.contract · Last action 2008-04-24$19,809
- Department of JusticeGROUND BEEF AND BEEF PATTIES FOR FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-08-22$19,594
- Department of JusticeFRESH MEAT ITEMS FOR FCI SHERIDAN, OR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT.contract · Last action 2015-08-20$19,128
- Department of Justice10,00 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-11-16$17,503
- Department of Justice10,000 LBS OF FRESH MEAT PRODUCTS FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2013-08-02$17,417
- Department of JusticeFCI SHERIDAN MEAT PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2018-03-28$14,633
- Department of Justice12,000 LBS HAMBURGER PATTIES FOR CONSUMPTION BY INMATES CONFINED IN A FEDERAL PRISON.contract · Last action 2012-04-02$14,159
- Department of Justice8000 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2011-11-25$13,995
- Department of Justice10000 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2011-08-22$13,827
- Department of Justice20000 LBS OF CHICKEN FOR THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN.contract · Last action 2008-08-20$13,783
- Department of Justice20000 LBS OF CHICKEN FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2014-02-21$11,803
- Department of Justice5750 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2013-01-09$10,755
- Department of Justice31,600 LBS OF CHICKEN FOR THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN.contract · Last action 2009-06-16$10,451
- Department of JusticeHAMBURGER PATTIES FOR CONSUMPTION BY INMATES CONFINED IN A FEDERAL PRISON.contract · Last action 2011-06-23$9,978
- Department of Justice5,868 LBS OF GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2011-04-06$8,460
- Department of Justice2400 LBS OF BEEF PATTIES, 3600 LBS OF POLISH SAUSAGE, FOR CONSUMPTION BY FEDERAL INMATES.contract · Last action 2008-02-07$7,482
- Department of Justice3816 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-04-02$7,056
- Department of Justice3880 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-10-30$6,804
- Department of Justice4,290 LBS GROUND BEEF FOR FCI SHERIDAN, OR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT.contract · Last action 2011-04-13$6,777
- Department of JusticeFRESH MEAT ITEMS FOR FCI SHERIDAN, OR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT.contract · Last action 2014-12-26$6,603
- Department of JusticeHAMBURGER PATTIES FOR CONSUMPTION BY INMATES CONFINED IN A FEDERAL PRISON.contract · Last action 2011-06-23$6,574
- Department of Justice3720 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-10-30$6,510
- Department of Justice5000 LBS OF TURKEY FOR THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN.contract · Last action 2009-10-15$4,627
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2013-03-01$4,577
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANY AG-04TT-B-08-0023contract · Last action 2010-03-31$4,438
- Department of Justice2250 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2013-01-09$4,208
- Department of Justice2400 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2012-10-30$4,203
- Department of AgricultureMEATS, PROTEINS DELIVERED TO ANGELL JOB CORPS, 335 NE BLODGETT RD. TO PROVIDE STUDENT MEALS. BPA#AG-04TT-B-11-0007contract · Last action 2012-10-29$4,133
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANYcontract · Last action 2009-08-03$3,828
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANY AG-04TT-B-08-0023contract · Last action 2010-09-24$3,691
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANY INVOICE # 453082contract · Last action 2008-10-31$3,687
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANYcontract · Last action 2009-08-24$3,570
- Department of AgricultureMEATS AND PROTEINS FOR ANGELL JOB CORPS FOOD SERVICES BY COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT COMPANY AG-04TT-B-08-0023contract · Last action 2010-05-13$3,542
- Department of AgricultureMEAT, POULTRY & FISHcontract · Last action 2010-06-09$3,426
- Department of Justice2508 LBS OF GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR CONSUMPTION BY FEDERAL INMATES.contract · Last action 2008-01-04$3,383
- Department of Justice1836 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2011-08-22$3,361
- Department of Justice408 LBS BEEF PATTIES, 2061 LBS PORK FOR CONSUMPTION BY FEDERAL INMATES AT FCI SHERIDAN.contract · Last action 2008-07-08$3,335
- Department of Justice1740 LBS OF GROUND BEEF FOR FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FCI SHERIDAN, OR.contract · Last action 2011-06-23$3,260
- Department of JusticeGROUND BEEF AND PATTIES FOR CONSUMPTION BY INMATES CONFINED IN A FEDERAL PRISON.contract · Last action 2012-08-22$3,138
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311612 - MEAT PROCESSED FROM CARCASSES. Last action: 2024-07-24. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $1,412 | |
| 2024-02-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-04-02 | Referral | 5 | 3 | $300 | |
| 2014-03-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-01-09 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $750 | |
| 2010-04-21 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-10 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $125 | |
| 1998-09-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-14 | Complaint | 10 | 4 | $1,080 | |
| 1984-01-04 | Planned | 2 | — | $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 COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO 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 COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $3,667 in total penalties.
- How does COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- COLUMBIA EMPIRE MEAT CO INC operates in the meat and meat product merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.