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Manufacturing · Boardman, OR

Oregon Potato Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oregon Potato Company ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,700
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oregon Potato Company in Boardman, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oregon Potato Company 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Dickinson Homes INC in Kingsford, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,700 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Oregon Potato Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oregon Potato Company runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,700 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Oregon Potato Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENCORE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J & J SNACK FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE MOCHI ICE CREAM …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MILLERCOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATCOR METAL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MARTIN FOUNDRY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31BRUCE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31WESTERN INDUSTRIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VISUAL PAK COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BANKER STEEL NJ, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MCGILL SEPTIC TANK CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DIMENSIONAL METALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DENSO AIR SYSTEMS MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WATSONTOWN BRICK COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASTON & WYATT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MD AIRFOILS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29REGENEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SUPERIOR TRAILERS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29Oregon Potato Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Oregon Potato Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Oregon Potato Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Oregon Potato Company is the #30,509 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,700).

How Oregon Potato Company Compares

Oregon Potato Company's 5.00 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-23

Last Inspection

2014-04-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$567

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $567 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$1,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Oregon Potato Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oregon Potato Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $1,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $567 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oregon Potato Company, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,700 here).

Pepsi Beverages CO. $1,700 RI Mitchell Equipment CORP $1,700 MI Hertco Kitchens LLC $1,700 WA Carlson Formetec $1,700 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Encore Industries INC. 3 insp. Cambridge, OH J & J Snack Foods CORP. 3 insp. Alsip, IL The Mochi Ice Cream Company 3 insp. Vernon, CA Millercoors, LLC 3 insp. Golden, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kotzian Tool INC
Shelby, MI
2 inspections $1,700
Northern Steel Services LLC
Montrose, MI
2 inspections $1,700
Tracker Marine Group
Lebanon, MO
4 inspections $1,700
Dickinson Homes INC
Kingsford, MI
3 inspections $1,700
Tarus Products INC
Sterling Heights, MI
3 inspections $1,700

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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 Oregon Potato Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oregon Potato Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Oregon Potato Company have? ▼
Oregon Potato Company has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Oregon Potato Company had? ▼
Oregon Potato Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-23 and the most recent on 2014-04-29. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oregon Potato Company? ▼
Oregon Potato Company has been assessed $1,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Oregon Potato Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oregon Potato Company has 9 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 Oregon Potato Company operate in? ▼
Oregon Potato Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311423). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Oregon Potato Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oregon Potato Company ranks #79,405 (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 Oregon Potato Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oregon Potato Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,700 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, Dickinson Homes INC in Kingsford, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,700 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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