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Western Hydro LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Hydro LLC ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,625
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Hydro LLC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Hydro LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,874 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C&L Contracting, INC. in Superior, WI is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,625 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western Hydro LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Hydro LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,625 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Western Hydro LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVER CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BETT MART CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAN BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOP SHELF ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & J ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KLINE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIGERS HANDYMAN SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA'S FRAME PRO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SKYMARK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTERN SINGLE PLY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TDEH FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRADY CRAWFORD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIVISION 8 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EGG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALEWELT CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIRA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ORNAT ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Western Hydro LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Western Hydro LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Western Hydro LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Hydro LLC ranks #15,517 at $5,625 current penalty.

How Western Hydro LLC Compares

Western Hydro LLC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2011-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,813 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$5,625

Current Penalty Amount

$5,625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Western Hydro LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Hydro LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $5,625 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,813 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,625 here).

RG Electric, INC. $5,625 NV Deer Creek, INC $5,625 KS J N P Plumbing Installation LLC $5,625 GA C&L Contracting, INC. $5,625 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ever Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Fallston, MD Bett Mart Construction, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA Can Brothers Construction, INC 2 insp. Londonderry, NH Diamond Materials LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

RG Electric, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $5,625
Deer Creek, INC
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $5,625
J N P Plumbing Installation LLC
Braselton, GA
2 inspections $5,625
C&L Contracting, INC.
Superior, WI
3 inspections $5,625
Jones Utility & Contracting Company, INC.
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $5,625

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What to do with this record

Use Western Hydro LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Western Hydro LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Hydro LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western Hydro LLC have? ▼
Western Hydro LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Hydro LLC had? ▼
Western Hydro LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2011-05-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Hydro LLC? ▼
Western Hydro LLC has been assessed $5,625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Western Hydro LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Hydro LLC has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Western Hydro LLC operate in? ▼
Western Hydro LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western Hydro LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Hydro LLC ranks #51,874 (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 Western Hydro LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Hydro LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,625 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, C&L Contracting, INC. in Superior, WI is a similar construction employer with $5,625 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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