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Benson Industries LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benson Industries LLC ranks #75,021 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty74% serious
$2,155
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,021
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benson Industries LLC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,155. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benson Industries LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,021 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conagra Brands in Reno, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,155 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
73.7%
of violations were serious
#75,021
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Benson Industries LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benson Industries LLC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,155 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Benson Industries LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHITACHI AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GALAXY DESSERTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARPENTER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HUGHES BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CLARIOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WALLIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DISCOUNT PALLET COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN FEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BULA FORGE & MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LYON SHIPYARD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ELEGANT ACQUISITION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U-PLAY USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21C & C PALLET REMANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KRAFT FOODS GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENERAL ASPHALT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEST ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DANSONS HOPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Benson Industries LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Benson Industries LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Benson Industries LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Benson Industries LLC sits at penalty rank #29,291 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,155 assessed).

How Benson Industries LLC Compares

Benson Industries LLC's 6.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-10

Last Inspection

2012-10-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$718

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $718 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

73.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% 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

$2,955

Current Penalty Amount

$2,155

Penalty Reduction

27.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $2,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Benson Industries LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benson Industries LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $2,155 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $718 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benson Industries LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,155 here).

Conagra Brands $2,155 NV Bucks County Soapstone $2,155 PA Big SKY Precision INC. $2,155 MT All a Board INC $2,155 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, INC. 3 insp. Monroe, GA Roskam Foods 3 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Galaxy Desserts 3 insp. Richmond, CA Carpenter CO. 3 insp. Lakeland, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Conagra Brands
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,155
Bucks County Soapstone
Perkasie, PA
2 inspections $2,155
Big SKY Precision INC.
Manhattan, MT
2 inspections $2,155
All a Board INC
Richmond, VA
3 inspections $2,155
3300 Artesian, INC.
Bland, VA
2 inspections $2,155

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What to do with this record

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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 Benson Industries LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benson Industries LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benson Industries LLC have? ▼
Benson Industries LLC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,155.
How many OSHA inspections has Benson Industries LLC had? ▼
Benson Industries LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-10 and the most recent on 2012-10-25. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benson Industries LLC? ▼
Benson Industries LLC has been assessed $2,155 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,955 (a 27.1% reduction).
Does Benson Industries LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benson Industries LLC has 14 serious 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 Benson Industries LLC operate in? ▼
Benson Industries LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benson Industries LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benson Industries LLC ranks #75,021 (the lower 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 Benson Industries LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benson Industries LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,155 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conagra Brands in Reno, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,155 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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