Establishment profile
WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC
2882 HOWELL PRAIRIE RD NE, SALEM, OR, 97305
333111 — Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $3,631 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 66th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 77 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 54th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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, 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $3,631 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAR 437-001-0765(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,177 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 I A | 1 | 1 | $1,177 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,177 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2013 | Jun 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76513 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2013 | Jun 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2013 | Jun 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
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 3331 within OR. Peer group: 77 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 9.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 6 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | Planned | 8 | 6 | $3,531 | |
| 2013-05-08 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2004-04-14 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 |
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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT 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 WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $3,631 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN FORAGE EQUIPMENT INC operates in the farm machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.4.