Establishment profile
COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC
4044 N SUTTLE RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97209
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 15 years of recorded history, with $1,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 57th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 292 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $1,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 7020.22113 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 7020.22113 D | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
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 5629 within OR. Peer group: 292 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING 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 NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING 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 COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING 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. 100 citations · 34S&S · $88,459 proposed / $73,150 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9612810 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $19,404 | $19,404 |
| 9504810 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,839 | $2,692 |
| 9504818 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,955 | $2,394 |
| 9504805 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,955 | $7,955 |
| 9612811 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| 9612809 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| 9504817 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,394 | $729 |
| 9504806 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,394 | $482 |
| 9612815 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,759 | $1,759 |
| 9612812 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,759 | $1,759 |
| 9617869 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 5100020 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 9612819 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| 9612808 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| 8877451 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,078 | $1,078 |
| 8993233 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,031 | $1,031 |
| 9617182 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $840 | $840 |
| 9617181 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $840 | $840 |
| 8559350 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 9612762 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $791 | $791 |
| 9612813 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $791 | $791 |
| 9891729 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $679 | $679 |
| 9617180 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $563 | $563 |
| 9617179 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $563 | $563 |
| 8782100 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $555 | $555 |
| 8992240 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $547 | $547 |
| 9612766 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $530 | $530 |
| 9612765 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $530 | $530 |
| 9612763 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $530 | $530 |
| 9612818 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $530 | $530 |
| 8782336 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $530 | $530 |
| 9504820 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $482 | $482 |
| 9504808 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $482 | $482 |
| 9504807 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $482 | $482 |
| 8782289 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $474 | $474 |
| 8782288 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $474 | $474 |
| 8782286 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $474 | $474 |
| 8604157 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 9439951 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 9439944 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 9439938 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 9439937 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 8992242 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $305 | $305 |
| 8790626 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8782638 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 5100019 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $267 | $267 |
| 6485822 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6485832 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9612768 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $237 | $237 |
| 9612816 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $237 | $237 |
| 9439953 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 9439952 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 8782287 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $214 | $214 |
| 8993234 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $208 | $208 |
| 9617178 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $169 | $169 |
| 9504831 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | 104(g)(1) | No | HighNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9612814 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $159 | $159 |
| 5100448 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5100447 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5100022 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jun 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5100021 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8877614 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Dec 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 9891731 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9891730 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9891728 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Nov 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8604128 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8604127 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8604126 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9891128 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9891127 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9891126 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9612817 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Jun 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $146 | $146 |
| 9504819 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9504816 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9504815 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9504814 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9504813 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9439927 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9585620 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9617868 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9617865 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9439314 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9439313 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9439312 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9439311 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9439310 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9504821 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9504812 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $135 | $123 |
| 9504811 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $135 | $123 |
| 9504809 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Aug 2020 | 115(b) | No | HighNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9439785 | Portable 2 Columbia, OR | Mar 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9439925 | Portable 2 Columbia, OR | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9617177 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8790766 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 9612767 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9612764 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Oct 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9612820 | Portable 1 Columbia, OR | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9504572 | Portable 2 Columbia, OR | Jul 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9439786 | Portable 2 Columbia, OR | Mar 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9439784 | Portable 2 Columbia, OR | Mar 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING 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 NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Most recent campaign: 2018-05-22. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-31 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-31 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,550 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SP RECYCLING NORTHWEST LLCCLACKAMAS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING 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 NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC's OSHA violation history?
- COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $1,550 in total penalties.
- How does COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INC operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9.