Establishment profile
NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC
7822 OLD HWY 99 SE, OLYMPIA, WA, 98501
Summary
NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 67,388 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 27 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS 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
100% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0247.500701 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560902 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0242.302904 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 0245.653101 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 0247.350901 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
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. Peer group: 67,388 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 27+ years. Most recent activity: 27 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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS 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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS 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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS 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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureNATIONAL CALL-WHEN-NEEDED HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTINGcontract · Last action 2024-05-09$4,646,114
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF CRITICAL FUNCTIONS - NATIONAL CALL WHEN NEEDED HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING.contract · Last action 2020-02-29$3,269,324
- Department of Agriculture0901-091525 N464NW PKG-69503contract · Last action 2025-09-01$614,511
- Department of Agriculture0819-083125 N464NW PKG-68836contract · Last action 2025-08-19$578,775
- Department of Agriculture0916-092525 N464NW PKG-69742contract · Last action 2025-09-16$275,826
- Department of Agriculture1010-101524 N960NW PKG-65715contract · Last action 2024-10-10$196,902
- Department of Agriculture1016-102224 N960NW PKG-65986contract · Last action 2024-10-16$170,574
- Department of Agriculture0901-091522 N117DR PKG-58365contract · Last action 2022-09-01$146,720
- Department of Agriculture0816-083122 N117DR PKG-57639contract · Last action 2022-08-16$143,401
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS IN ASHFORD, WAcontract · Last action 2026-02-10$101,083
- Department of the InteriorON-CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR/BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AERIAL IGNITION, WAcontract · Last action 2026-04-15$99,197
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CWN - HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICEcontract · Last action 2021-06-14$92,078
- Department of the InteriorCWN HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI FIRE SUPPRESSION ACTIVITYcontract · Last action 2024-09-11$74,117
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI FIR SUPPRESSION ACTIVITYcontract · Last action 2023-04-13$73,662
- Department of Agriculture0916-092422 N117DR PKG-58521contract · Last action 2022-09-16$70,440
- Department of the InteriorSNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRcontract · Last action 2020-10-30$58,671
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/USGS, MT. RAINER FIELD WORK, WAcontract · Last action 2022-12-01$55,922
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, NORTHWEST HELICOTPERS, LLCcontract · Last action 2018-05-31$53,887
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS FOR DOSE DEMO IN BRINNON, WAcontract · Last action 2025-01-27$52,332
- Department of the InteriorON-CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF DOI/NPS MOUNT RAINIER PROJECT FLIGHTS 2026contract · Last action 2026-02-27$50,000
- Department of the InteriorON-CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF DOI/USGS CASCADES RANGE MONITORING IN WA AND ORcontract · Last action 2026-03-25$49,795
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE USDA/NRCS FOR SNOW SURVEYS IN OLYMPIA, WAcontract · Last action 2026-04-22$46,732
- Department of the InteriorDOI ON CALL TYPE III HELICOTPER SERVICES - NRCS SNOTELcontract · Last action 2025-12-17$45,212
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS IN PORT ANGELES, WA. THIS TASK ORDER REPLACES TASK ORDER 140D0425FP075, WHICH HAD THE INCORRECT LINE OF ACCOUNTING AND DUE TO SYSTEM LIMITATIONS REQUIRED CANCELLATION.contract · Last action 2026-01-23$43,596
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/USGS FOR SOUTH CASCADE BENCHMARK GLACIER PROJECT IN OLYMPIA, WAcontract · Last action 2026-03-17$42,725
- Department of the InteriorUSDA-NRCS SNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRcontract · Last action 2021-03-08$42,378
- Department of the InteriorOLYMPIC NP BURN AREA RESTORATION WORKcontract · Last action 2022-04-01$41,062
- Department of the InteriorON CALL TYPE III HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES FOR USGS CASCADE MONITORINGcontract · Last action 2026-03-26$39,956
- Department of the InteriorSNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRcontract · Last action 2020-12-10$35,463
- Department of the InteriorDOI/NRCS SNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OLYMPIA WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2023-03-10$34,607
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE USDA/NRCS, SNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, OLYMPIA, WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2024-12-27$34,074
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS LLCcontract · Last action 2017-09-20$31,833
- Department of the InteriorMT. RAINIER FIELD WORKcontract · Last action 2020-10-30$30,774
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS, NOCA RADIO REPEATER MAINTENANCE, MARBLEMOUNT, WAcontract · Last action 2025-01-02$30,573
- Department of the InteriorCWN HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS PORT ANGELES, WA.contract · Last action 2024-01-09$29,136
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE USDA-NRCS, OLYMPIA, WASHINGTONcontract · Last action 2023-04-11$29,093
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE NPS NOCA FLOOD RESPONSE IN MARBLEMOUNT, WAcontract · Last action 2026-01-13$28,944
- Department of AgricultureT1 HSS MATOCcontract · Last action 2026-03-11$28,095
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICEScontract · Last action 2020-12-02$27,613
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/USGS IN OLYMPIA, WAcontract · Last action 2026-02-03$25,595
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CWN - HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICE FOR WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSIONcontract · Last action 2020-09-22$24,568
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/FWS, OREGON SEABIRD COLONY SURVEY, NEWPORT, ORcontract · Last action 2024-12-30$24,390
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE USDA/NRCS, SNOTEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, NORTH CASCADES, WAcontract · Last action 2025-06-23$23,842
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CWN HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, NORTHWEST HELICOPTERScontract · Last action 2018-01-09$23,675
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE NPS SEARCH AND RESCUEcontract · Last action 2022-06-15$23,605
- Department of the InteriorOC DOI/NPS SEWAGE REMOVAL FLIGHTS FOR PORT ANGELES, WAcontract · Last action 2022-08-26$22,182
- Department of the InteriorOLYM-GRAND VALLEY FLIGHTS AQDcontract · Last action 2022-04-01$22,086
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/NPS FOR SANITATION FLIGHTS IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK IN PORT ANGELES, WAcontract · Last action 2026-01-06$21,398
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF OC SMALL HELICOPTER SAR FLIGHT - NORTHWEST HELICOPTERScontract · Last action 2020-10-14$21,295
- Department of the InteriorON CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOI/USGS, MT. RAINIER MONITORING IN ASHFORD, WAcontract · Last action 2024-01-12$19,850
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 481212 - NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION. Last action: 2026-04-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-18 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-03-05 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $160 |
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 NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS 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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- What is NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $160 in total penalties.