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Wholesale Trade · Beaverton, OR

Northwest Fire INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Fire INC ranks #93,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$415
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Fire INC in Beaverton, 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: $415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Fire INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #93,937 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, Gold Eagle Cooperative in Galt, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $407 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#93,937
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 Northwest Fire INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Fire INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$415 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Northwest Fire INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEMAKES ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CONRAD INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17034 MOTORSPORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE EASTERN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BUDWEISER-BUSCH DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUPERVALU INC - MPLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNITED BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FALER FEED STORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25P & E FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JACK KENNEDY METAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6D&D TRANSPORT REFRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TIGER AUTO SALVAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TRIMM'S SCAFFOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RAIL MODAL GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38HUNT FOREST PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCRANTON EQUITY EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MYERS EQUIPMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24OWENS & MINOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Northwest Fire INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Northwest Fire 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.

Northwest Fire INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Northwest Fire INC is the #4,262 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($415).

How Northwest Fire INC Compares

Northwest Fire 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-04

Last Inspection

2011-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $138 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$415

Current Penalty Amount

$415

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Northwest Fire INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Fire INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $415 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $138 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($415 here).

Alro Steel CORP $420 MI Gold Eagle Cooperative $407 IA Everlights, INC. $406 IL Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International LLC $401 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gordon Food Service, INC 3 insp. Lithia Springs, GA Demakes Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Danvers, MA Conrad Industries INC 3 insp. Chehalis, WA 034 Motorsport 3 insp. Fremont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alro Steel CORP
Potterville, MI
2 inspections $420
Gold Eagle Cooperative
Galt, IA
2 inspections $407
Everlights, INC.
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $406
Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International LLC
Ridgeland, SC
2 inspections $401
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $400

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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 Northwest Fire INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Fire INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Northwest Fire INC have? ▼
Northwest Fire INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $415.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Fire INC had? ▼
Northwest Fire INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-04 and the most recent on 2011-01-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Fire INC? ▼
Northwest Fire INC has been assessed $415 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northwest Fire INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Fire INC 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 Northwest Fire INC operate in? ▼
Northwest Fire INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northwest Fire INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Fire INC ranks #93,937 (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 Northwest Fire INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Fire INC's total OSHA penalty of $415 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, Gold Eagle Cooperative in Galt, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $407 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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