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Cascade General, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Portland, Oregon · Ship Building and Repairing · NAICS 336611

57inspections
175citation items
$130,842current penalties
Dec 10, 2025last inspection

Cascade General, Inc. has 57 OSHA inspections on record in Oregon, the first in 1987.

OSHA's last visit started on Dec 10, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Portland.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 175 citation items: 81 serious, 16 repeat and 78 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $190,374 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $130,842, down 31%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.303, electrical equipment, general requirements (14 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Cascade General, Inc. averages $3,150 over 2 cited inspections in that time.

2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.

Cascade General, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Cascade General, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1987 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348634882 OPENED DEC 10, 2025Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 262 employees at the site · Closed Jun 29, 2026

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.56(e) · Arc welding and cutting
Serious$4,100$2,665Apr 24, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1915.152(c) · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): general requirements
Serious$4,823$3,135Apr 24, 2026Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$768$499Apr 24, 2026Final

Inspection 348053364 OPENED FEB 20, 2025Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 216 employees at the site · Closed Jul 18, 2025

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.507(b)(1) · Land-side fire protection systems
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 2025Final

Inspection 346619935 OPENED APR 7, 2023Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 236 employees at the site · Closed Jul 7, 2023

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 338326416 OPENED JAN 10, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 206 employees at the site · Closed Apr 1, 2013

Building 63 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1915.132(d) · Portable electric tools
Serious$2,550$2,550Feb 1, 2013Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$0$0Feb 1, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 1, 2013Final

Inspection 338299415 OPENED JAN 8, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 1, 2013

Building 63 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$4,208$2,104Feb 1, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Repeat$5,940$4,455Feb 1, 2013Final

Inspection 338326614 OPENED JAN 8, 2013Open

Planned · Complete · Health · Open

Building 635555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217 · Finish Carpentry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection so far.

Inspection 315950634 OPENED JAN 5, 2012Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Jan 5, 2012

5555 N Channel, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 312393648 OPENED JAN 11, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 245 employees at the site · Closed Nov 9, 2011

5555 N. Channel Ave,, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$5,400$5,400Apr 14, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$6,300$4,000Apr 14, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Serious$2,700$2,025Apr 14, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Repeat$5,400$4,320Apr 14, 2011Closed
49 older inspections

Inspection 312393663 OPENED JAN 11, 2011Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 200 employees at the site · Closed May 9, 2011

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$2,700$1,350Mar 2, 2011Closed

Inspection 312390750 OPENED JUN 10, 2009Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Sep 18, 2009

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 312390495 OPENED APR 21, 2009Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 2009

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$3,000$2,250Sep 28, 2009Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1915.71(b)(5) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$2,100$1,575Sep 28, 2009Closed

Inspection 312390073 OPENED JAN 26, 2009Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Jan 26, 2009

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305942260 OPENED MAR 31, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2008

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,300$1,300Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$975$634Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$1,300$845Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,300$845Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1915.55(e)(4) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$1,200$780Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.112(c)(2) · Ropes, chains and slings
Serious$975$975Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 2008Closed

Inspection 305940165 OPENED JAN 4, 2007Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Jan 30, 2007

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305940066 OPENED DEC 11, 2006Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Jan 30, 2007

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305936551 OPENED FEB 7, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 240 employees at the site · Closed Mar 7, 2005

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.153(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 23, 2005Closed

Inspection 305934788 OPENED MAR 24, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jun 8, 2004

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Serious$975$975Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1915.55(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,300$1,300Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$975$975Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$975$975Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.73(d) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$975$975Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1915.134(b) · Abrasive wheels
Serious$975$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Repeat$160$160Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Repeat$160$160Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed
Citation 3, item 7
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 12, 2004Closed

Inspection 300703840 OPENED DEC 17, 2002Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Mar 28, 2003

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · Ship Building and Repairing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,500$1,500Jan 24, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 24, 2003Closed

Inspection 300702164 OPENED JAN 2, 2002Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 368 employees at the site · Closed Mar 18, 2002

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$2,000$1,000Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$2,000$1,000Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$0$0Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,500$750Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iiif) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,500$750Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Repeat$7,500$5,625Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Repeat$7,500$5,625Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Repeat$200$150Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1915.134(e) · Abrasive wheels
Repeat$2,000$1,500Feb 15, 2002Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 15, 2002Closed

Inspection 300700630 OPENED NOV 21, 2000Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 800 employees at the site · Closed Dec 27, 2000

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300699444 OPENED APR 6, 2000Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 800 employees at the site · Closed May 24, 2000

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Other-than-serious$1,125$600Apr 11, 2000Closed

Inspection 300699402 OPENED MAR 20, 2000Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 750 employees at the site · Closed May 8, 2000

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Mar 20, 2000 (fatal): Employee dies after suffering a heart attack

Employee #1 died after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.8 · Recording criteria for needlestick and sharps injuries
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 2000Final

Inspection 300698578 OPENED AUG 31, 1999Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 242 employees at the site · Closed Nov 12, 1999

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(5) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 27, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1)(ii) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 27, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 27, 1999Closed

Inspection 300698594 OPENED AUG 31, 1999Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 750 employees at the site · Closed Feb 7, 2000

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$1,700$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$2,125$1,500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$2,125$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(4)(i) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(4)(ii) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
Serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(5) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
Serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(ii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$1,700$1,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,700$1,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$5,000$5,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$1,275$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,700$1,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,700$1,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$1,275$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 20a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$1,275$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 20b
29 CFR 1915.132(d) · Portable electric tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 21
29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$5,000$5,000Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 22
29 CFR 1915.77(c) · Working surfaces
Serious$2,975$2,500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 23
29 CFR 1915.134(d) · Abrasive wheels
Serious$1,275$500Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Repeat$10,000$7,300Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Repeat$200$200Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$850$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4) · Crawler locomotive and truck cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 7
29 CFR 1910.242(a) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 8
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 9
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 10
29 CFR 1910.253(d)(3)(i) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 11
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 12
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 14
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 15
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 16
29 CFR 1915.55(f)(3) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 17
29 CFR 1915.55(h) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 18
29 CFR 1915.91(d) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 19
29 CFR 1915.112(c)(2) · Ropes, chains and slings
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 20
29 CFR 1915.116(d) · Use of gear
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 3, item 21
29 CFR 1915.133(d) · Hand tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed

Inspection 302830260 OPENED AUG 25, 1999Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 800 employees at the site · Closed Mar 11, 2003

At Seawall At Sw Oak, Portland, OR 97204 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.106(a) · Working over or near water
Serious$900$900Oct 15, 1999Closed

Inspection 300697539 OPENED NOV 20, 1998Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 800 employees at the site · Closed Jan 21, 1999

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Nov 20, 1998 (fatal): Employee killed in fall from barge onto dry dock

At approximately 12:01 a.m. Employee #1, a boilermaker, was installing the cover on the starboard #6 void of a barge when he lost his footing and slipped of the edge of the deck. He fell approximately 35 ft onto the floor of dry dock #1. Em ployee #1 sustained head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by parame dics of the Portland Fire Department. He was not using any form of fall protecti on at the time of the accident.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.73(d) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$7,000$7,000Dec 21, 1998Closed

Inspection 300697232 OPENED AUG 7, 1998Closed

Complaint · No inspection · Safety · Closed Aug 7, 1998

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300696671 OPENED APR 28, 1998Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 500 employees at the site · Closed May 4, 1998

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 301866018 OPENED FEB 6, 1998Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Oct 20, 1999

5555 N Channel Dry Dock #3, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$210$210Mar 9, 1998Closed

Inspection 300696168 OPENED DEC 15, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 500 employees at the site · Closed Apr 3, 1998

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Repeat$200$200Dec 19, 1997Closed

Inspection 300696192 OPENED DEC 15, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed May 5, 1998

5555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.152(a) · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): general requirements
Serious$5,000$1,000Dec 16, 1997Closed

Inspection 301863361 OPENED NOV 20, 1997Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 500 employees at the site · Closed Nov 20, 1997

5555 N Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300695160 OPENED MAR 19, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 700 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 1997

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.71(b)(6) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$1,125$1,125Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Serious$1,125$1,125Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1915.73(d) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$2,625$2,625Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Serious$1,125$1,125Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.153(a)(4) · Eye and face protection
Serious$1,500$1,500Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1915.155(a)(1) · Head protection
Serious$1,125$1,125Mar 27, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4) · Arc welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 27, 1997Closed

Inspection 300695202 OPENED MAR 19, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 700 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 1997

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 8, 1997Closed

Inspection 110508736 OPENED JUN 5, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 600 employees at the site · Closed Jul 22, 1996

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$1,125$600Jun 18, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,125$600Jun 18, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1915.77(c) · Working surfaces
Serious$1,500$750Jun 18, 1996Closed

Inspection 110508801 OPENED JUN 5, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 600 employees at the site · Closed Jul 31, 1996

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110506235 OPENED SEP 26, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Oct 28, 1994

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,125$600Sep 30, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$2,250$1,200Sep 30, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1915.114(c) · Chain falls and pull-lifts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 30, 1994Closed

Inspection 110504867 OPENED JUN 30, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 1993

1555 N. Channel Drive, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110504941 OPENED MAY 25, 1993Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Jun 7, 1993

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110504719 OPENED FEB 18, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Feb 22, 1993

Pier 1, Port Of Astoria, Astoria, OR 97103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 18171389 OPENED OCT 9, 1992Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 1992

Swan Island Shipyard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,100$550Oct 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1915.71(k)(1) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$1,925$1,000Oct 21, 1992Closed

Inspection 107111619 OPENED AUG 19, 1992Closed

Planned · No inspection · Health · 130 employees at the site · Closed Aug 20, 1992

5555 N. Channel Drive, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107103350 OPENED NOV 22, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 250 employees at the site · Closed Nov 25, 1991

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107110959 OPENED SEP 6, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 1991

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107109480 OPENED AUG 26, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Oct 23, 1991

Face 1, Port Of Astoria, Astoria, OR 97103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$2,125$1,050Sep 10, 1991Closed

Inspection 108244906 OPENED FEB 7, 1991Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 1,100 employees at the site · Closed May 7, 1991

5555 N Channel, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107109019 OPENED JAN 30, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,000 employees at the site · Closed Feb 6, 1991

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107110074 OPENED JAN 15, 1991Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 240 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 1991

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.75(d) · Access to and guarding of dry docks and marine railways
Serious$400$400Jan 24, 1991Closed

Inspection 107105025 OPENED APR 26, 1990Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed May 18, 1990

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$700$500May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$500$300May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1915.73(b) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$800$500May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1915.73(e) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$700$500May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1915.77(c) · Working surfaces
Serious$700$500May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.116(j) · Use of gear
Serious$1,000$1,000May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1915.73(c) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Repeat$1,200$900May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Repeat$2,000$1,500May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 3, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1915.74(b) · Access to vessels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1915.133(c) · Hand tools
Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1990Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1915.134(b) · Abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 2, 1990Closed

Inspection 107104671 OPENED MAR 13, 1990Closed

Referral · Complete · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Sep 18, 1990

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$720$720Jun 5, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Serious$400$400Jun 5, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.152(d)(7) · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): general requirements
Serious$810$810Jun 5, 1990Closed

Inspection 105337091 OPENED JUN 15, 1989Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 250 employees at the site · Closed Feb 9, 1990

Dry Dock #4 Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97218 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$2,000$1,000Jul 11, 1989Final

Inspection 107101685 OPENED DEC 19, 1988Closed

Follow-up · Complete · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jan 27, 1989

Swan Island Shipyard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.73(c) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$560$560Dec 19, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Repeat$320$320Dec 19, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 19, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1915.74(a)(2) · Access to vessels
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 19, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1915.116(d) · Use of gear
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 19, 1988Closed

Inspection 107102311 OPENED NOV 14, 1988Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Jan 3, 1989

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) · Scaffolds or staging
Serious$420$420Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1915.73(d) · Guarding of deck openings and edges
Serious$300$300Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Repeat$100$100Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1915.55(e)(4) · Gas welding and cutting
Repeat$100$100Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1915.71(b)(5) · Scaffolds or staging
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) · Scaffolds or staging
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 5 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 7
29 CFR 1915.134(c) · Abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 29, 1988Closed

Inspection 103193710 OPENED FEB 25, 1988Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Mar 28, 1988

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1915.55(e)(4) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1915.71(j)(5) · Scaffolds or staging
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1915.91(a) · Accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1915.133(d) · Hand tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1915.134(b) · Abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iv) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 10, 1988Closed

Inspection 103193538 OPENED DEC 21, 1987Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Feb 22, 1988

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 103194395 OPENED DEC 7, 1987Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Dec 10, 1987

Swan Island Ship Repair Yard, Portland, OR 97217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

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 Portland site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 222 workers: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.8 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Cascade General Inc
Portland · 2025
222 502.13.8
Cascade General Inc.
Portland · 2019
196 1044.93.8

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.8 · Recording criteria for needlestick and sharps injuries

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.177 · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.180 · Crawler locomotive and truck cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

29 CFR 1915.1001 · Asbestos

29 CFR 1915.112 · Ropes, chains and slings

29 CFR 1915.114 · Chain falls and pull-lifts

29 CFR 1915.116 · Use of gear

29 CFR 1915.132 · Portable electric tools

29 CFR 1915.133 · Hand tools

29 CFR 1915.134 · Abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1915.14 · Hot work

29 CFR 1915.152 · Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): general requirements

29 CFR 1915.153 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1915.155 · Head protection

29 CFR 1915.507 · Land-side fire protection systems

29 CFR 1915.508 · Training

29 CFR 1915.52

29 CFR 1915.55 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1915.56 · Arc welding and cutting

29 CFR 1915.71 · Scaffolds or staging

29 CFR 1915.72 · Ladders

29 CFR 1915.73 · Guarding of deck openings and edges

29 CFR 1915.74 · Access to vessels

29 CFR 1915.75 · Access to and guarding of dry docks and marine railways

29 CFR 1915.77 · Working surfaces

29 CFR 1915.91 · Accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1915.99

29 CFR 1926.106 · Working over or near water

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

29 CFR 7010.7600

29 CFR 7890.250

Other ship building and repairing employers in Oregon

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