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Educational Services · Portland, OR

Portland Community College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Portland Community College has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty58% serious
$1,315
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#83,946
of 100,495 penalized employers

Portland Community College in Portland, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,315. 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 Community College 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 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, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wall Township High School in Wall, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,300 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
16%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Portland Community College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Portland Community College runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,315 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Portland Community College

The federal enforcement record for Portland Community College in Portland, OR includes 5 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 2.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (58.3%) 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 $1,315 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,315 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $263. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-17 to 2014-07-11, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-09-17

Last Inspection

2014-07-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $263 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$1,315

Current Penalty Amount

$1,315

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Portland Community College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Portland Community College Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 12 5.7
Total Penalty $1,315 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $263 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, AK
2 inspections $1,301
Wall Township High School
Wall, NJ
2 inspections $1,300
State of Oregon Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
10 inspections $1,335
Wayne ST Univ
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,290
Bassett Unified School District
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2 inspections $1,280

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portland Community College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Portland Community College's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Portland Community College have? ▼
Portland Community College has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,315.
How many OSHA inspections has Portland Community College had? ▼
Portland Community College has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-17 and the most recent on 2014-07-11. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Portland Community College? ▼
Portland Community College has been assessed $1,315 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Portland Community College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Portland Community College has 7 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 Community College operate in? ▼
Portland Community College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611210). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Portland Community College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Portland Community College's total OSHA penalty of $1,315 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wall Township High School in Wall, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $1,300 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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