Establishment profile
LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC
104 W 5TH ST, GRANDVIEW, WA, 98930
332710 — Machine Shops
Summary
LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $3,364 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 419 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th 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
LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $3,364 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-27-02105(1)(B) | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 2021 | Mar 2026 |
| 296-806-40508 | 1 | 1 | $1,632 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| 296-806-40510(2) | 1 | 1 | $1,632 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| 29 CFR 8001.5030 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 296-800-28027(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| 296-842-10505 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 |
| 296-842-12005(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 |
| 296-842-14005 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 |
| 296-842-15005(1)(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 |
| 296-62-08009(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 |
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 3327 within WA. Peer group: 419 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $3,264 | |
| 2020-12-14 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-02-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-01-30 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $100 |
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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP 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 LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC's OSHA violation history?
- LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $3,364 in total penalties.
- How does LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- LOWER VALLEY MACHINE SHOP INC operates in the machine shops industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7.