317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC is a fabricated structural metal manufacturing employer in PORTLAND, OR. Federal records show 10 OSHA inspections with 86 violations and $18,481 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC

8235 N KERBY AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97217

332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

86 violations

$18,481 in penalties

1 hospitalizations2 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.4

Industry Avg DART

1.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$18,481

Trend

IMPROVING

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

24 years

Last Activity

1yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.4/yr

Violation Rate

3.6/yr

Violation Severity Mix

76% serious$215 avg per violation$1,848 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$18,481 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Accident

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 60% of inspections

Recidivism: 6 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%

Worse than most peers

vs 542 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

100%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

96%

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

772926

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC's OSHA violation history?: 317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 86 violations and $18,481 in total penalties.
How does 317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC's safety record compare to its industry?: 317738117 - HOWSER STEEL INC operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.