Wholesale Trade · The Dalles, OR

Mid-Columbia Producers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-Columbia Producers ranks #59,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,380
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-Columbia Producers in The Dalles, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Mid-Columbia Producers 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,109 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lovey Dovey Plus, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mid-Columbia Producers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-Columbia Producers runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,380 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Mid-Columbia Producers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LINDSTROM METRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PSC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDY'S PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE COCA COLA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PRAIRIE AG PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19STONE CITY KITCHEN A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECYCLING COMPLIANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAM'S FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GERALD GRAIN CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DIAZ FOODS CHICAGO, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AGLAND CO-OP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALCO IRON & METAL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACTION BAG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KG AGRI PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31RECYC-MATTRESSES CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33Mid-Columbia Producers, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Mid-Columbia Producers has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Mid-Columbia Producers in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mid-Columbia Producers ranks #2,849 at $4,380 current penalty.

How Mid-Columbia Producers Compares

Mid-Columbia Producers's 1.33 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-22

Last Inspection

2022-06-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,460 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,950

Current Penalty Amount

$4,380

Penalty Reduction

26.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,570 from the initial assessment of $5,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mid-Columbia Producers compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-Columbia Producers Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $4,380 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,460 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-Columbia Producers, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,380 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Mid-Columbia Producers safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mid-Columbia Producers's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Mid-Columbia Producers have?
Mid-Columbia Producers has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,380.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-Columbia Producers had?
Mid-Columbia Producers has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-22 and the most recent on 2022-06-21. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-Columbia Producers?
Mid-Columbia Producers has been assessed $4,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,950 (a 26.4% reduction).
Does Mid-Columbia Producers have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Mid-Columbia Producers 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 Mid-Columbia Producers operate in?
Mid-Columbia Producers operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mid-Columbia Producers rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-Columbia Producers ranks #59,109 (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 Mid-Columbia Producers's safety record compare to industry average?
Mid-Columbia Producers's total OSHA penalty of $4,380 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, Lovey Dovey Plus, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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