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Cascade Natural Gas CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cascade Natural Gas CORP ranks #95,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$360
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cascade Natural Gas CORP in Bend, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cascade Natural Gas CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Lisbon in Lisbon, ME is another utilities employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $350 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#95,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cascade Natural Gas CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cascade Natural Gas CORP runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$360 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cascade Natural Gas CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGIE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEMBERTON BOROUGH PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALPINE OPERATING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOMINION ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTAUK ENERGY HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VERNON TOWNSHIP MUNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONKLIN TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAYNESBORO - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORESCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PHOENIX VILL FOSTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKLAND CO SEWER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA CO. WATER CHL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATSKILL VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF PRINCEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CANISTEO VILL WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Cascade Natural Gas …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cascade Natural Gas CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cascade Natural Gas CORP in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Cascade Natural Gas CORP sits at penalty rank #815 of 866 penalized establishments ($360 assessed).

How Cascade Natural Gas CORP Compares

Cascade Natural Gas CORP's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-03

Last Inspection

2012-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$180

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $180 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$360

Current Penalty Amount

$360

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Cascade Natural Gas CORP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cascade Natural Gas CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $360 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $180 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cascade Natural Gas CORP, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($360 here).

Town of Lisbon $350 ME Charleston Water Systems $375 SC Wood Group Power Solutions INC $375 CA City of San Diego Water Department $385 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Engie North America INC. 2 insp. Iowa City, IA Pemberton Borough Pump Stations 2 insp. Pemberton, NJ Calpine Operating Services Company, INC. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Dominion Energy 2 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Lisbon
Lisbon, ME
8 inspections $350
Charleston Water Systems
Charleston, SC
2 inspections $375
Shasta View Irrigation District
Malin, OR
2 inspections $375
Wood Group Power Solutions INC
Tracy, CA
3 inspections $375
City of San Diego Water Department
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $385

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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 Cascade Natural Gas CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cascade Natural Gas CORP's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cascade Natural Gas CORP have? ▼
Cascade Natural Gas CORP has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $360.
How many OSHA inspections has Cascade Natural Gas CORP had? ▼
Cascade Natural Gas CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-03 and the most recent on 2012-08-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cascade Natural Gas CORP? ▼
Cascade Natural Gas CORP has been assessed $360 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cascade Natural Gas CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cascade Natural Gas CORP has 2 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 Cascade Natural Gas CORP operate in? ▼
Cascade Natural Gas CORP operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cascade Natural Gas CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cascade Natural Gas CORP ranks #95,008 (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 Cascade Natural Gas CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cascade Natural Gas CORP's total OSHA penalty of $360 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Lisbon in Lisbon, ME is a similar utilities employer with $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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