How many OSHA inspections were conducted in Oregon?

According to OSHA enforcement data, Oregon has 11,963 total OSHA inspections on record across 5,110 tracked employers. These inspections resulted in 21,892 total violations.

What are the total OSHA penalties in Oregon?

OSHA has assessed $5.7M in total penalties against employers in Oregon. This covers all current (adjusted) penalty amounts following any settlements or reductions from the initial assessed amount.

How much was recovered in back wages in Oregon?

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has recovered $14.5M in back wages from employers in Oregon across 591 enforcement cases. This represents wages owed to workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws.

Which employers have the worst OSHA records in Oregon?

The employers with the highest combined OSHA penalties and wage theft violations in Oregon are listed on this page. You can view each employer's full inspection history, violation counts, and penalty amounts by clicking their name.

States › Oregon

State enforcement profile · #42 of 56 by penalties

Workplace enforcement in Oregon

Oregon has 5,110 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 11,963 OSHA inspections and $5.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $14.5M in back wages across 591 enforcement cases.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 9, 2026

5,110
Employers: 11,963
Inspections: $5.7M
OSHA penalties: $14.5M
Back wages

The state in one line

Oregon ranks #42 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 21,892 violations cited across 11,963 inspections and $14.5M in wages recovered for workers.

#42
of 56 states by penalties: 1.83
violations per inspection: $1K
avg penalty per employer: 591
WHD wage-theft cases

What the data says about Oregon

Federal workplace enforcement in Oregon covers 5,110 employers with 11,963 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 21,892 violations statewide, yielding 1.83 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $5.7M 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 $14.5M in back wages across 591 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.

Top violators in Oregon

#	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	37	29	$155K
20	KL Farms Fire LLC Summerville	0	0	$152K

All employers in Oregon

Employer	City	Inspections	Penalty
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD - 142 WING	PORTLAND	10	$0
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, KLAMATH BASIN AREA OFFICE	KLAMATH FALLS	3	$0
US FOREST SERVICE 8AGFS0432	BEND	2	$0
U S FOREST SERVICE	PRINEVILLE	2	$0
FOREST SERVICE MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST, EMIGRANT CREEK RANGER DISTRICT	HINES	2	$0
FOREST SERVICE, MALHUER NATIONAL FOREST, PRAIRIE CITY RANGER DISTRICT	PRAIRIE CITY	2	$0
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, A CANAL HEADWORKS	KLAMATH FALLS	3	$0
FOREST SERVICE, BURNS INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER	HINES	2	$0
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, F & FF PLANT	KLAMATH FALLS	2	$0
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, BURNS INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION OFFICE	HINES	2	$0

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Nearby states by enforcement footprint

Washington

5,424 employers · $12.2M

Nevada

4,290 employers · $33.2M

North Carolina

6,052 employers · $10.7M

Tennessee

6,127 employers · $21.2M

Wisconsin

4,084 employers · $61.9M

Compare top violators in Oregon side-by-side →

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 →

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.