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Phoenix Explorations INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phoenix Explorations INC has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,168
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,607
of 100,495 penalized employers

Phoenix Explorations INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,168. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phoenix Explorations INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Blower CO in City of Industry, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,170 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
15%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Phoenix Explorations INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phoenix Explorations INC runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,168 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Phoenix Explorations INC

The federal enforcement record for Phoenix Explorations INC in Portland, OR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,168 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,168 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $584. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-11-03 to 2013-05-17, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-03

Last Inspection

2013-05-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$584

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $584 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$1,168

Current Penalty Amount

$1,168

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Phoenix Explorations INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Phoenix Explorations INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $1,168 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $584 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phoenix Explorations INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phoenix Explorations INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Phoenix Explorations INC have? ▼
Phoenix Explorations INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,168.
How many OSHA inspections has Phoenix Explorations INC had? ▼
Phoenix Explorations INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-03 and the most recent on 2013-05-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phoenix Explorations INC? ▼
Phoenix Explorations INC has been assessed $1,168 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Phoenix Explorations INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phoenix Explorations 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 Phoenix Explorations INC operate in? ▼
Phoenix Explorations INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Phoenix Explorations INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phoenix Explorations INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,168 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Blower CO in City of Industry, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,170 in current penalties.

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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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