Establishment profile
THE SAUNDERS COMPANY
W EDGEWOOD DR & CRATER LN, NEWBERG, OR, 97132
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
THE SAUNDERS COMPANY has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,769 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE SAUNDERS COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
33% 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 · $400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76001 A | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7030.09001 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76001 B A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 2389 within OR. Peer group: 1,769 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 46 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for THE SAUNDERS COMPANY, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other THE SAUNDERS COMPANY operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 32 citations · 5S&S · 32 contractor · $4,751 proposed / $4,751 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6430313 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Feb 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6479124 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 6479123 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 8559268 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479323 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Apr 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479133 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479132 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479131 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479129 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479128 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6479122 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6342946 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Sep 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6342945 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Sep 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6342881 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6342822 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jan 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6342821 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jan 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6378364 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Oct 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6378363 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Oct 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6378467 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 4375527 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Nov 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6352494 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | May 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6352493 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | May 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6346799 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Sep 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6343167 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Apr 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6343166 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Apr 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6343298 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Oct 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6343297 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Oct 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6334165 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jan 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7986544 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jul 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7986543 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7986706 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7986705 | Crabtree Pit Yamhill, OR contractor: The Saunders Company Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. 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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. 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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-11 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $400 | |
| 2002-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY 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 THE SAUNDERS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- THE SAUNDERS COMPANY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $400 in total penalties.
- How does THE SAUNDERS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE SAUNDERS COMPANY operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. THE SAUNDERS COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 2.02 compared to an industry average of 1.