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Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC ranks #33,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$10,590
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#33,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC in Bend, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ever Favela in Wichita, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,592 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#33,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,590 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYLVESTER ROOFING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12K&D ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PRIMO'S ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BUTTE ROOFING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BRANDT CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1AME, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HAMBURG VILLAGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ITHACA CITY DPW WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21TEXAS FIFTH WALL ROO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SKANSKA-GRANITE-LANE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BIG VALLE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HAZAEL LEDEZMA DBA H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22SUNRISE AIR SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HIGH DESERT PETROLEU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BATTLE BORN STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CENTURY STEEL ERECTO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NEW BERLIN VIL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30RUSSELL CRANE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4D.L. WITHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Bend Heating & Sheet…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC sits at penalty rank #9,151 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($10,590 assessed).

How Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC Compares

Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC's 1.40 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-03-24

Last Inspection

2014-08-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,118

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $2,118 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

28.6% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,550

Current Penalty Amount

$10,590

Penalty Reduction

8.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $960 from the initial assessment of $11,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $10,590 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,118 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,590 here).

Steve Tibbs D.B.a. Tibbs Construction $10,590 IL PTS Contractors, INC. $10,592 WI Ever Favela $10,592 KS Lydick-Hooks Roofing CO., INC. $10,587 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Sylvester Roofing Company INC. 5 insp. San Diego, CA K&D Roofing & Construction CO., INC. 5 insp. Jacksonville, FL Primo's Roofing, LLC 5 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Butte Roofing CO 5 insp. Chico, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Steve Tibbs D.B.a. Tibbs Construction
Pekin, IL
2 inspections $10,590
Silver Strand Construction
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
PTS Contractors, INC.
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $10,592
Ever Favela
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $10,592
Colt Foundations LLC
Longmont, CO
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC have? ▼
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,590.
How many OSHA inspections has Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC had? ▼
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-24 and the most recent on 2014-08-06. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC? ▼
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC has been assessed $10,590 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,550 (a 8.3% reduction).
Does Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 5 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC operate in? ▼
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC ranks #33,377 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bend Heating & Sheet Metal INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,590 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ever Favela in Wichita, KS is a similar construction employer with $10,592 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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