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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Cottage Grove, OR

Robert Howell Logging LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Robert Howell Logging LLC ranks #93,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$460
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,278
of 99,447 penalized employers

Robert Howell Logging LLC in Cottage Grove, 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: $460. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Robert Howell Logging LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #93,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chapman's Greenhouse in Vancouver, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $460 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#93,278
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 Robert Howell Logging LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Robert Howell Logging LLC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$460 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Robert Howell Logging LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRINDLER POULTRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAYMOND REVETTE LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAURICE DEAN MCLAMB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RICHARD BAGDASARIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RUIZ RANCHES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIVERMAID TRADING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAGANA LABOR SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BNP LENTIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13OLIVAREZ HONEY BEES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PARK AVENUE TURF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARZ FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOLDEN FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARGARITA MARQUEZ-MO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO GROWERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NICK AND DIANE BEGLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O. M. CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEVIN CLARE LOGGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PILLSBURY WINE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DAN AVILA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Robert Howell Loggin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Robert Howell Logging LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Robert Howell Logging LLC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Robert Howell Logging LLC ranks #1,862 at $460 current penalty.

How Robert Howell Logging LLC Compares

Robert Howell Logging LLC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2013-08-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$230

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $230 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$460

Current Penalty Amount

$460

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Robert Howell Logging LLC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Robert Howell Logging LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 7 2.4
Total Penalty $460 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $230 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($460 here).

Chapman's Greenhouse $460 WA Chuy and Sons Labor INC. $465 CA Bidart Bros. $465 CA V & a Lagorio, INC. $450 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rindler Poultry, LLC 2 insp. Saint Henry, OH Raymond Revette Logging CO., INC. 2 insp. Heidelberg, MS Maurice Dean McLamb 2 insp. Dunn, NC Richard Bagdasarian INC 2 insp. Thermal, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chapman's Greenhouse
Vancouver, WA
3 inspections $460
Risseeuw Logging INC
Grand Ronde, OR
2 inspections $460
Chuy and Sons Labor INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $465
Bidart Bros.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $465
Timber Harvesting INC
Sweet Home, OR
2 inspections $465

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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 Robert Howell Logging LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Robert Howell Logging LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Robert Howell Logging LLC have? ▼
Robert Howell Logging LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $460.
How many OSHA inspections has Robert Howell Logging LLC had? ▼
Robert Howell Logging LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2013-08-08. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Robert Howell Logging LLC? ▼
Robert Howell Logging LLC has been assessed $460 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Robert Howell Logging LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Robert Howell Logging LLC has 3 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 Robert Howell Logging LLC operate in? ▼
Robert Howell Logging LLC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 113310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Robert Howell Logging LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Robert Howell Logging LLC ranks #93,278 (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 Robert Howell Logging LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Robert Howell Logging LLC's total OSHA penalty of $460 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chapman's Greenhouse in Vancouver, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $460 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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