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Shell Core Specialties INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shell Core Specialties INC ranks #80,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,520
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shell Core Specialties INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shell Core Specialties INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Chemprene, INC. in Beacon, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,519 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#80,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 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 Shell Core Specialties INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shell Core Specialties INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,520 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Shell Core Specialties INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.17.012.016.921.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR PIPE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Electrolurgy Manufac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOOKMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TORTILLERIA CHINANTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BONDUELLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10D. REIS FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRY OUR PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAYDON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KUSEL EQUIPMENT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19OUACHITA MACHINE WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STRATFORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MAR-K SPECIALIZED MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STAR MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHREE MELDI KRUPA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELKHORN VALLEY PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANDERSONBRECON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASSIC WINDOW COVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPOT INTERNATIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Shell Core Specialti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Shell Core Specialties INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Shell Core Specialties INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Shell Core Specialties INC is the #30,941 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,520).

How Shell Core Specialties INC Compares

Shell Core Specialties INC'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 (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-19

Last Inspection

2012-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $760 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$1,520

Current Penalty Amount

$1,520

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Shell Core Specialties INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shell Core Specialties INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $1,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $760 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shell Core Specialties INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,520 here).

Hagerstown Metal Fabrication, INC. $1,520 MD Innovative Fabrication, INC. $1,521 MA Chemprene, INC. $1,519 NY Human Technologies Corporation $1,518 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Star Pipe Products, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA The Entwistle Company 2 insp. Danville, VA Bookmasters, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hagerstown Metal Fabrication, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $1,520
Treasure Valley Steel INC
Ontario, OR
3 inspections $1,520
Technical Expertise and MGMT in Communication
Santa Fe Springs, CA
0 inspections $0
Innovative Fabrication, INC.
Lowell, MA
2 inspections $1,521
Chemprene, INC.
Beacon, NY
4 inspections $1,519

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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 Shell Core Specialties INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shell Core Specialties INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Shell Core Specialties INC have? ▼
Shell Core Specialties INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Shell Core Specialties INC had? ▼
Shell Core Specialties INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-19 and the most recent on 2012-04-04. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shell Core Specialties INC? ▼
Shell Core Specialties INC has been assessed $1,520 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Shell Core Specialties INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shell Core Specialties INC has 6 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 Shell Core Specialties INC operate in? ▼
Shell Core Specialties INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332997). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shell Core Specialties INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shell Core Specialties INC ranks #80,828 (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 Shell Core Specialties INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shell Core Specialties INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,520 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chemprene, INC. in Beacon, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,519 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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