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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Milwaukie, OR

Portland Aquarium LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Portland Aquarium LLC ranks #87,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$960
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Portland Aquarium LLC in Milwaukie, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Portland Aquarium LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,127 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Too Your Health Spa, INC. in Ocala, FL is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $960 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#87,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Portland Aquarium LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Portland Aquarium LLC runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$960 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Portland Aquarium LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOYNE RESORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INDIANA BEACH HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOLD'S GYM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SPIN ART NATION CHIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIKE HARRINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LODI POINT STATE MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNION TN HIGHLAND PARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RISE - ROCKLAND INDO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CROSS HAIRS INDOOR S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AVALON BEACH PATROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARINA PUERTO CHICO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MULLETT LAKE MARINA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LIFETIME FITNESS CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNIGHTS KEARNY VILLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 786 MARKET ARTS & SMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVANS MILLS VILL REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S DEPARTMENT OF IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Portland Aquarium LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Portland Aquarium LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Portland Aquarium LLC in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Portland Aquarium LLC is the #736 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($960).

How Portland Aquarium LLC Compares

Portland Aquarium LLC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-14

Last Inspection

2013-05-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$480

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $480 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$960

Current Penalty Amount

$960

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Portland Aquarium LLC compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Portland Aquarium LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 7 5.1
Total Penalty $960 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $480 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Portland Aquarium LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($960 here).

Too Your Health Spa, INC. $960 FL Zingers & Flingers $970 WI Indian Ridge Country Club, INC. $935 CA Lakeview Golf & Country Club $1,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boyne Resorts 2 insp. Newry, ME Indiana Beach Holdings LLC 2 insp. Monticello, IN Gold's GYM 2 insp. Henderson, NV Spin Art Nation Chicago, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Too Your Health Spa, INC.
Ocala, FL
3 inspections $960
Zingers & Flingers
Marathon, WI
2 inspections $970
Indian Ridge Country Club, INC.
Palm Desert, CA
3 inspections $935
Lakeview Golf & Country Club
Soap Lake, WA
3 inspections $1,000
Have a Bowl, LLC
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Portland Aquarium LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Portland Aquarium LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Portland Aquarium LLC have? ▼
Portland Aquarium LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $960.
How many OSHA inspections has Portland Aquarium LLC had? ▼
Portland Aquarium LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-14 and the most recent on 2013-05-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Portland Aquarium LLC? ▼
Portland Aquarium LLC has been assessed $960 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Portland Aquarium LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Portland Aquarium LLC 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 Portland Aquarium LLC operate in? ▼
Portland Aquarium LLC operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 712130). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Portland Aquarium LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Portland Aquarium LLC ranks #87,127 (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 Portland Aquarium LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Portland Aquarium LLC's total OSHA penalty of $960 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Too Your Health Spa, INC. in Ocala, FL is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $960 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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