Inspection 348859166 OPENED APR 7, 2026Closed
Twp 29s Rge 04w Sec 04, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Dancer Logging Inc has 23 OSHA inspections on record in Oregon, the first in 1998.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 7, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Myrtle Creek.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 34 citation items: 19 serious and 15 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $48,230 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $36,701, down 24%.
Most often, OSHA cited 7060.450, (3 items).
For context, across all farming, fishing and forestry employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,440. Dancer Logging Inc averages $5,343 over 6 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Dancer Logging Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 348900127 OPENED APR 6, 2026Open
492 Denn Rd, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR OAR 437-002-2253(6)(A)(J) |
Serious | $4,372 | $4,372 | May 14, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR OAR 437-002-2253(6)(C)(A) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR OAR 437-002-0221(38)(B) |
Serious | $2,186 | $2,186 | May 14, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 347989410 OPENED JAN 17, 2025Closed
Twp 31s Rge 3w Sec 34, Glendale, OR 97442 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 16, 2025 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by log while unhooking choker
At 3:30 p.m. on January 16, 2025, the yarder operator brought in a turn of logs and landed them closer to the yarder than usual. Employee #1, a chaser, entered the turn to unhook the chokers. While working on the last choker, the dangle head operator swung around to grab a log. Due to a blind spot on the machine, the operator did not see the employee. As the operator lifted the log, it struck the employee causing fatal injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0900(1) |
Serious | $31,632 | $21,088 | May 9, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 344185418 OPENED JUL 23, 2019Closed
Galice Salvage T35s R8w Sec 3,9,10,16, Merlin, OR 97532 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0770(18) |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Aug 21, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343826731 OPENED FEB 19, 2019Closed
4-1/2 Miles Up Gassy Creek Rd, Sutherlin, OR 97479 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 13, 2019: Employee falls to ground in tree logging yard and fractures
At 10:00 a.m. on February 13, 2019, an employee was working with a crew that was yarder logging tree length logs when the yarder was bogged down by a large turn of trees. The employee jumped and grabbed at the skyline to prevent from being struck and fell approximately 30 feet to the ground. The employee fractured his right leg and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0925(4)-1 |
Serious | $3,600 | $3,600 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 341901262 OPENED NOV 8, 2016Closed
Marvin Ridge Ts, Sutherlin, OR 97479 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0710(3) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0220(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 340942663 OPENED APR 21, 2015Closed
Putnam Valley #2 Ts, 22s/6w/28, Drain, OR 97435 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-007-0700(3) |
Serious | $1,050 | $630 | Sep 24, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 316797653 OPENED NOV 25, 2013Closed
T-27, R-11, Sec 34, Myrtle Point, OR 97458 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $500 | $500 | Mar 4, 2014 | Closed |
15 older inspections
Inspection 312182835 OPENED MAR 11, 2009Closed
492 Denn Rd, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312181605 OPENED JAN 22, 2009Closed
Gold Mth Cr 17-08 Sale Bone Mtn Rd #1200, Myrtle Point, OR 97458 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $270 | $270 | Feb 19, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 7070310 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 310875810 OPENED APR 1, 2008Closed
Lovall Sale 25s 7w 32, Umpqua, OR 97486 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $180 | $180 | Apr 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 7070310 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 308417658 OPENED APR 19, 2005Closed
Signal Tree 28-05 Sale 29s/9w/28, Camas Valley, OR 97417 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $270 | $270 | Jun 16, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 307332205 OPENED NOV 12, 2004Closed
Bone Mountain Logging Site 355, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307331181 OPENED SEP 27, 2004Closed
Bone Mountain Logging Site 355, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Oct 28, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $450 | $450 | Oct 28, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $450 | $450 | Oct 28, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 7070325 |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Oct 28, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 306321753 OPENED MAY 27, 2003Closed
Camas 28 Sale, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · Logging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305312910 OPENED AUG 7, 2002Closed
Elliott Forest 7308 Rd, Scottsburg, OR 97473 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $900 | $900 | Aug 28, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a | Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 28, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 304661952 OPENED MAR 27, 2002Closed
T-27, R-11, Sec 34, Myrtle Point, OR 97458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303926927 OPENED JUN 4, 2001Closed
Tom Taylor Sale East Camas Rd, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303925028 OPENED APR 4, 2001Closed
Tom Taylor Sale East Camas Rd, Camas Valley, OR 97416 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $165 | $0 | May 10, 2001 | Final |
Inspection 302961529 OPENED FEB 1, 2000Closed
N Thunder Mtn Conversion Sale, Glide, OR 97443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 7010052 |
Other-than-serious | $500 | $100 | Mar 6, 2000 | Final |
Inspection 302454186 OPENED MAR 2, 1999Closed
Byers Deadhorse Sale, Tenmile, OR 97481 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302050521 OPENED SEP 24, 1998Closed
Flex-o-matic Sale Avery C-5 Road, Lyons, OR 97358 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 124704297 OPENED JUL 21, 1998Closed
East Clover Sale Usfs 2759/800 30 Mi S Of, Glide, OR 97443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $625 | $625 | Aug 4, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1998 | 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 Camas Valley site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 38 workers: 12.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 88 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancer Logging, Inc. Camas Valley · 2025 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Other logging employers in Oregon
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- Bighorn Logging Corporation Vernonia · 54 citations · $8,180
- B&J Heller Land Management LLC Vernonia · 1 citation · $0
- Hopkes Logging Co Tillamook · 57 citations · $13,575
- Shiloh Forestry Inc Dexter · 54 citations · $2,650
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.