Establishment profile
COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC.
GRACE HARBOR, DALL ISLAND, KETCHIKAN, AK, 99901
113310 — Logging
Summary
COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $1,563 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 35th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S 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
50% 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 · $1,563 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 7011.5 A | 1 | 1 | $938 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1800.6058 | 1 | 1 | $625 | May 2005 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 7015.5 L05 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 1133 within AK. Peer group: 35 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S 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 HELICOPTER'S INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1993 | LOG TRUCK,STRUCK BY,LOGGING,RUN OVER,BACKING UP,TIREFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
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)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S 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 HELICOPTER'S 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 HELICOPTER'S INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-03 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-19 | Referral | 1 | — | $625 | |
| 1995-09-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-08 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $938 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S 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 COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $1,562.5 in total penalties.
- How does COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC. operates in the logging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.
- Has COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COLUMBIA HELICOPTER'S INC..