Establishment profile
MELCHER LOGGING CO INC
1328 CLARK MILL RD, SWEET HOME, OR, 97386
113310 — Logging
Summary
MELCHER LOGGING CO INC has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $1,490 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,253 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th 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
MELCHER LOGGING 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 24 citations in this view · $1,490 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 1 | $540 | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $370 | Jan 2001 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 7800.01504 F | 2 | 2 | $150 | Apr 1988 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 7800.08502 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 7800.10501 | 1 | 1 | $95 | Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 |
| 780048501B | 1 | 1 | $65 | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 7800.21011 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 7800.04508 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 7800.29003 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 7070.14007 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 7070.22006 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 7570.213 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 |
| 29 CFR 7800.01503 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 7800.04501 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 7155.001501 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1987 | Feb 1987 |
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 1133 within OR. Peer group: 2,253 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MELCHER LOGGING 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 MELCHER LOGGING CO 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2006 | FRACTURE,LOG,ROLL-OVER,SAW,LACERATION,TREE,STRUCK BY,BUCKING,FALLING OBJECT | 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 MELCHER LOGGING CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MELCHER LOGGING 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 MELCHER LOGGING 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 MELCHER LOGGING CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MELCHER LOGGING 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 MELCHER LOGGING CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureTAS::12 1118::TAS HAZARD FUELS TREATMENT SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT STEWARDSHIPcontract · Last action 2015-06-05$1,471,740
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER #9223/1 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS <8" DBH 646 AC 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 635 ACcontract · Last action 2008-09-03$364,920
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240195 E5016contract · Last action 2024-10-26$341,000
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER 9223-04 ITEM 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS<8" DBH 530 AC @ $270.00 = $143,100.00. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILTIZATION 523 AC @ $300.00 = $156,900contract · Last action 2008-09-24$299,435
- Department of AgricultureHEAD STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 14contract · Last action 2015-06-05$265,620
- Department of AgricultureITEM 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS <8" DBH 4 AC @ $270=$1,080.00. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 4 AC @ $300=$1,200. ITEM 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS <8" DBH 403 AC $270=$108,810. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 370 AC $300=$111,000. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UNTILIZATION 33 AC @ $300=$9,900.contract · Last action 2009-09-15$231,990
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF250322 E215contract · Last action 2025-09-01$231,000
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF250322 E185contract · Last action 2025-09-01$223,300
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240214 E16contract · Last action 2024-07-23$217,000
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240203 E15contract · Last action 2024-07-20$206,235
- Department of AgricultureE101, *WILLAMETTE COMPLEX, ORWIF240264, FORW, FORWARDER; E101, CHALK, ORWIF240203, FORW, FORWARDER;contract · Last action 2024-08-13$175,000
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240214 E36contract · Last action 2024-08-10$150,000
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER 10 ITEM 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS <8"DBH 262 AC @270=$70,740.00. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 222 AC $300=$66,600.00. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 40 AC @ $300=$12,000.contract · Last action 2010-02-09$149,340
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER 9250/01contract · Last action 2012-05-31$128,775
- Department of AgricultureORION STEWARDSHIP - LOCATED ON THE SISTERS RD/DESCHUTES NF ALL ITEMS AWARDED - TOTAL APPROPRIATED DOLLARS $120,000.00 TIMBER PRODUCTS - PP SAWLOG 3,916 CCF X $37.20 = $145,675.20 PP&OTHER BIOMASS 1,584 CCF X $0.25 = $396.00 (TOTAL TIMBER RECEIPTS $140,071.20)contract · Last action 2010-09-20$120,000
- Department of AgricultureE371, EMIGRANT, ORWIF250322, FORW, FORWARDER;contract · Last action 2025-09-12$108,000
- Department of AgricultureHEAD STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 16contract · Last action 2015-06-05$98,700
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240237 E15contract · Last action 2024-08-25$77,000
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER #9223/03 ITEM 6 HEAVY MOW 148 ACREScontract · Last action 2008-09-19$66,600
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9506 - RECEIPTS ONLY 1.1 CUTTING&REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL FOREST PRODUCTS 156 AC, 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAW LOGS<8" DBH 78 AC X $175.00 = $13,650.00 2 PODS 78 AC X $200.00 = $15,600.00 10 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 90 AC X $250.00 = $22,500.00contract · Last action 2012-07-10$51,750
- Department of AgricultureHEAD STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 11contract · Last action 2010-07-12$42,930
- Department of AgricultureITEM 5 LIGHT MOW 336 AC @ $125.00 = $42,000.00contract · Last action 2008-09-19$42,000
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240208 E36contract · Last action 2024-09-05$37,500
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/7 HAND THIN&PILE UNITS 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28,&29, 22.6 ACREScontract · Last action 2012-08-27$36,999
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240203 E16contract · Last action 2024-07-21$30,315
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/04 10 BIOMASS UTILIZATION PART OF UNIT 10 54 AC X $250.00 = $13,500.00 10 BIOMASS UTILIZATION PART OF UNIT 11 66 AC X $250.00 = $16,500.00contract · Last action 2011-04-26$30,000
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/03 1.1 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS<8" DBH 114 AC X $175.00 = $19,950.00 10 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 18 AC X $250.00 = $4,500.00contract · Last action 2009-09-14$24,450
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE TASK ORDER 9250/02 - RECEIPTS ONLY 1.2 UTILITZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS<8"DBH 21 AC X $175.00=$3,675.00 1.3 ROAD MAINTENANCE 1 LS OF $14,500.00 10 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 21 AC X $250.00 = $5,250.00contract · Last action 2012-05-31$24,435
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/10 VALUE OF PRODUCT = $0 VALUE OF SERVICE = $23,400.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $23,400.00contract · Last action 2013-07-31$23,400
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240264 E5016contract · Last action 2024-08-09$14,000
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP T.O. TOTAL VALUE OF PRODUCT = 0 TOTAL VALUE OF SERVICE = $13,125.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT = $13,125.00contract · Last action 2016-08-24$13,125
- Department of AgricultureMELCHER LOGGING CO INC ORWIF240264 E36contract · Last action 2024-08-09$12,500
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER 09 ITEM 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS <8" DBH 21 AC @ $270=$5,670. ITEM 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 21 AC @ $300=$6,300.contract · Last action 2009-09-14$11,970
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/12 VALUE OF PRODUCT= $0 VALUE OF SERVICE = $ 10,500.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $10,500.00contract · Last action 2013-10-29$10,500
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/11 VALUE OF PRODUCT = $0 VALUE OF SERVICE - $9,900.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $9,900.00contract · Last action 2013-08-08$9,900
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/5 6 HAND THIN&PILE (RHCA TREATMENT ADJACENT TO UNITS 4&5) 6 AC X $810.00 = $4,860.00contract · Last action 2012-05-17$4,860
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP - TASK ORDER 9520/12 VALUE OF PRODUCT = $0 VALUE OF SERVICE = $4136.00 TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $4136.00contract · Last action 2014-03-20$4,136
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF GLAZE STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9250/9 HAND THIN&PILE UNITS 33, 34, 30 RIP - 37 ACREScontract · Last action 2012-08-28$3,376
- Department of AgricultureHEAD STEWARDSHIP TASK ORDER 9215 - RECEIPTS ONLY 1.2 UTILIZATION OF TOPS OF SAWLOGS<8"DBH 3 AC X $270.00 = $810.00 12 BIOMASS UTILIZATION 3 AC X $300.00 = $900.00contract · Last action 2011-12-19$1,710
- Department of AgricultureMISCELLANEOUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR REGION 6 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST ONLYcontract · Last action 2026-02-06$0
- Department of AgricultureVIPR I-BPA FOR MISCELLANEOUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR REGION 6 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST ONLYcontract · Last action 2024-05-28$0
- Department of Agriculture"STEWARDSHIP" "VALUE OF PRODUCT = $0.00" "VALUE OF SERVICE = $3,800.00" "TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $3,800.00" IGF::CT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-06-05$0
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF STEWARDSHIP, HEAD TASK ORDER 9217, RECIEPTS ONLY, VALUE OF PRODUCT = $_0.00_ VALUE OF SERVICE = $_51,375.00_ TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $_51,375.00_contract · Last action 2014-11-04$0
- Department of AgricultureCENTRAL OREGON RESTORATION PROJECT ERRORS BETWEEN IAS AND FPDS KEPT MODIFICATIONS FROM RECORDING IN FPDS. THIS CORRECTION UPDATES END DATE ACCORDING TO THE MODIFICATIONS.contract · Last action 2009-05-29$0
- Department of Agriculture"STEWARDSHIP" "VALUE OF PRODUCT = $0.00" "VALUE OF SERVICE = $48,300.00" "TOTAL VALUE OF CONTRACT $48,300.00"contract · Last action 2008-09-10$0
- Department of AgricultureHEAD STEWARDSHIP - DESCHUTES NF - SISTERS RDcontract · Last action 2008-09-03$0
- Department of AgricultureGLAZE STEWARDSHIP LOCATED ON THE SISTERS RDcontract · Last action 2008-08-26$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 115310 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY. Last action: 2026-02-06. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-28 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2006-07-11 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-23 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-02-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-28 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $810 | |
| 1994-10-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-29 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $180 | |
| 1989-05-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-08-10 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $95 | |
| 1988-03-21 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1987-01-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-09-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-03-19 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-08 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $155 |
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 MELCHER LOGGING 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 MELCHER LOGGING CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- MELCHER LOGGING CO INC has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $1,490 in total penalties.
- How does MELCHER LOGGING CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MELCHER LOGGING CO INC operates in the logging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.