Wholesale Trade · North Bend, OR

Carson Oil CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carson Oil CO INC ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carson Oil CO INC in North Bend, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carson Oil CO INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, McDonald Auto Supply INC in Alpena, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,350 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carson Oil CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carson Oil CO INC runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Carson Oil CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPROLEC-GE WAUKESHA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEITSMAN SHREDDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AUBURNDALE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEACON INDUSTRIAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EAGLE PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SPENARD BUILDERS SUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WARNER GRAHAM LLLP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GOLDEN STAR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BISON LABORATORIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WANCHESE FISH COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SWANSTON EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SAVE THAT STUFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BITTONE EQUIPMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DAL-TILE SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE EMERY-WATERHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Carson Oil CO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Carson Oil CO INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Carson Oil CO INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Carson Oil CO INC ranks #3,860 at $1,350 current penalty.

How Carson Oil CO INC Compares

Carson Oil CO INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-02

Last Inspection

2014-03-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Carson Oil CO INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carson Oil CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $1,350 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carson Oil CO INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson Oil CO INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Carson Oil CO INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carson Oil CO INC have?
Carson Oil CO INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Carson Oil CO INC had?
Carson Oil CO INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-02 and the most recent on 2014-03-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carson Oil CO INC?
Carson Oil CO INC has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carson Oil CO INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Carson Oil CO INC has 5 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 Carson Oil CO INC operate in?
Carson Oil CO INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424710). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carson Oil CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carson Oil CO INC ranks #82,877 (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 Carson Oil CO INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Carson Oil CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, McDonald Auto Supply INC in Alpena, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,350 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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