Establishment profile
VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC
866 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97217
331511 — Iron Foundries
Summary
VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $5,810 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 85 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 23 citations in this view · $5,810 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $3,070 | Sep 2006 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 2 | 1 | $720 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 I07 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A02 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G08 II | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 H01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $270 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 7020.22801 J | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 D02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76505 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 L02 IA | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 7010.70011 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 I05 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 K01 IA | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
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 3315 within OR. Peer group: 85 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL 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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2007 | FRACTURE,CAUGHT BY,CONVEYOR,ARM | 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 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL 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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL 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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-21 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-10-22 | Planned | 9 | 5 | $1,260 | |
| 2007-12-20 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $2,850 | |
| 2007-06-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-05-16 | Planned | 7 | 7 | $1,100 | |
| 2006-11-15 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-06-28 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-31 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $300 | |
| 2006-04-20 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $300 |
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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL 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 VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC's OSHA violation history?
- VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $5,810 in total penalties.
- How does VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- VANCOUVER IRON & STEEL INC operates in the iron foundries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5.