State enforcement profile · #43 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Oregon
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oregon has 5,122 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 11,981 OSHA inspections and $5.8M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $14.7M in back wages across 595 enforcement cases.
- 5,122
- Employers
- 11,981
- Inspections
- $5.8M
- OSHA penalties
- $14.7M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Oregon ranks #43 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 21,930 violations cited across 11,981 inspections and $14.7M in wages recovered for workers.
- #43
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.83
- violations per inspection
- $1K
- avg penalty per employer
- 595
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Oregon's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Oregon averages 1.83 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Oregon's single worst-cited employer in full detail. G Builders record
- Compare Oregon against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Washington record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Oregon
Federal workplace enforcement in Oregon covers 5,122 employers with 11,981 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 21,930 violations statewide, yielding 1.83 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $5.8M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $1K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $14.7M in back wages across 595 cases - an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Oregon ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$1,129 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Oregon
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Builders Damascus | 0 | 0 | $826K |
| 2 | KinderCare Portland | 0 | 0 | $502K |
| 3 | Buffet Palace Beaverton | 0 | 0 | $418K |
| 4 | New Tech Framers Silverton | 0 | 0 | $406K |
| 5 | Vigor Marine, LLC Portland | 3 | 9 | $331K |
| 6 | Misoya Bistro Medford | 0 | 0 | $280K |
| 7 | Pizzicato Pizza Portland | 0 | 0 | $270K |
| 8 | GE Forestry Medford | 0 | 0 | $255K |
| 9 | Hawaiian Hut Central Point | 0 | 0 | $214K |
| 10 | Columbia Helicopter Portland | 0 | 0 | $211K |
| 11 | Bottomley Properties Gresham | 0 | 0 | $204K |
| 12 | Great NW Gutters, LLC Sherwood | 0 | 0 | $196K |
| 13 | Bonsai Teriyaki and Sushi Medford | 0 | 0 | $188K |
| 14 | B & G Ditchen Farm Silverton | 0 | 0 | $176K |
| 15 | Ciber, Inc. Portland | 0 | 0 | $175K |
| 16 | K.M. Nielsen Trucking, LP Beaverton | 0 | 0 | $174K |
| 17 | Energy Conservation Insulation Bend | 0 | 0 | $159K |
| 18 | Civic Construction Portland | 0 | 0 | $156K |
| 19 | U.S. Postal Service Portland | 38 | 29 | $155K |
| 20 | KL Farms Fire LLC Summerville | 0 | 0 | $152K |
All employers in Oregon
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Industries in Oregon
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Oregon.
Top Cities in Oregon
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Oregon (of 140 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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