Inspection 347071680 OPENED OCT 31, 2023Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Behlen MFG Co has 17 OSHA inspections on record in Oregon, the first in 1997.
OSHA's last visit started on Oct 31, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Baker City.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 26 citation items: 14 serious, 1 repeat and 11 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $3,115 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $2,995, down 4%.
Most often, OSHA cited 7010.7650, (3 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Behlen MFG Co averages $507 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
Behlen MFG Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345056964 OPENED DEC 8, 2020Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 19, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 343772307 OPENED FEB 7, 2019Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-002-2253(6)(A)(J) |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR OAR 437-002-2253(6)(B)(B) |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR OAR 437-002-2253(6)(C) |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $120 | $120 | Mar 14, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 342553849 OPENED AUG 15, 2017Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 9, 2017: Employee's hand is crushed and degloved when pulled into rol
At approximately 11:25 a.m. on August 9, 2017, an employee was having a problem with a metal rolling machine, and called a mechanic. The mechanic pulled the guard back and the employee stuck his left hand into the rollers, to illustrate the problem. The employees left hand was pulled into rollers. The employees hand was crushed and de-gloved and the employee was hospitalized. hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $350 | $350 | Nov 29, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $210 | $210 | Nov 29, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $210 | $210 | Nov 29, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 341020584 OPENED OCT 27, 2015Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341026672 OPENED OCT 27, 2015Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315930024 OPENED FEB 13, 2013Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311203848 OPENED JAN 9, 2008Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2008 | Closed |
9 older inspections
Inspection 306597766 OPENED JUN 26, 2003Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305127268 OPENED SEP 10, 2002Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(a) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 304168487 OPENED MAY 21, 2001Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303307060 OPENED APR 5, 2000Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $210 | $210 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Repeat | $200 | $200 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5a | Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5b | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 6 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 301290276 OPENED OCT 19, 1998Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $290 | $170 | Dec 8, 1998 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1998 | Final |
Inspection 115777971 OPENED FEB 11, 1998Closed
5 W Pocohontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 115777989 OPENED FEB 11, 1998Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 301284865 OPENED AUG 26, 1997Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 301283693 OPENED MAR 26, 1997Closed
4000 23rd St, Baker City, OR 97814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $195 | $195 | May 30, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1997 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Baker City site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 81 workers: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behlen Mfg. Co. Baker City · 2025 | 81 | 5 | 1 | 5.8 | 2.7 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)
(1) General. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing employers in Oregon
- Kip Schuening LLC Aurora · 4 citations · $100
- Unique Metal Products LLC Eugene · 8 citations · $300
- Kellogg Welding Inc Hood River · 4 citations · $0
- Pacific Metal Fab LLC Eugene · 51 citations · $7,125
- Jorgensen Family Works LLC Redmond · 2 citations · $0
- Northwest Steel LLC Milton Freewater · 1 citation · $0
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