Establishment profile
RATE INC
2250 TALLEY WAY, KELSO, WA, 98626
332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Summary
RATE INC has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $1,830 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 71 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RATE 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
50% 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 · 10 citations in this view · $1,830 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8172.0005 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8172.0015 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0620.800901 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0620.80250201 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8001.7005 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0242.942302 B | 1 | 1 | $160 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0247.000301 B | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8071.4020 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8094.0004 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8095.0012 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
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 3324 within WA. Peer group: 71 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RATE 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 RATE INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 RATE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RATE 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 RATE 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 RATE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RATE 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 RATE INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseWILDLAND TACTICAL TENDER BUILDcontract · Last action 2025-06-30$177,724
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CL::IGF SLIP PUMP FOR DUMP TRUCKScontract · Last action 2018-07-27$50,641
- Department of the InteriorXNOGRN, HOOK LIFT WATER SYSTEM UNIT, OLYMcontract · Last action 2019-09-23$35,253
- Department of the InteriorG:OTHER, STEEL, ESTIMATED TO BE 80% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT BY THE STEEL RECYCLING INSTITUTE. 3,100 GALLON STEEL WATER TANK PACKAGE WITH PUMP AND SPRAY BARS FOR A HOOK HOIST TRUCK, FOR REDWOOD NATIONAL&STATE PARKS, DEL NORTE COUNTY, CRESCENT CITY OREGONcontract · Last action 2014-05-22$32,857
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336211 - MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-06-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-01-16 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-05-15 | Referral | 9 | 6 | $1,670 | |
| 2007-05-15 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $160 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GREER TANK INCLAKEWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
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- KIPPER & SONS FABRICATORS INCAUBURN — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROBERT W BURWELL DBA ACE TANK & EQUIPMENT COSPOKANE — 1 federal enforcement record
- EVERGREEN PRE CAST INCSUMNER — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RATE 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 RATE INC's OSHA violation history?
- RATE INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,830 in total penalties.
- How does RATE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- RATE INC operates in the metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9.