Inspection 346972003 OPENED SEP 12, 2023Closed
29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Sause Bros. has 15 OSHA inspections on record in Oregon, the first in 1991.
OSHA's last visit started on Sep 12, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Rainier.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 24 citation items: 11 serious, 1 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $78,044 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $44,666, down 43%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1917.26, first aid and lifesaving facilities (4 items).
For context, across all transportation and warehousing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,408. Sause Bros. averages $6,083 over 7 cited inspections in that time.
Sause Bros. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 346667033 OPENED APR 26, 2023Closed
40 Ross Inlet Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 · Port and Harbor Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1915.134(b) · Abrasive wheels |
Serious | $4,687 | $3,000 | Jun 8, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,687 | $3,000 | Jun 8, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 346437593 OPENED JAN 13, 2023Closed
3710 Nw Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1917.112(c)(3) · Guarding of edges |
Serious | $12,278 | $6,278 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1917.112(c)(4) · Guarding of edges |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1917.112(f) · Guarding of edges |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $9,822 | $5,000 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1917.12 · Slippery conditions |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(3) · Welding, cutting and heating (hot work) 12 (See also § 1917.2, definition of Hazardous cargo, materials, substance, or atmosphere) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1917.26(f) · First aid and lifesaving facilities |
Other-than-serious | $1,228 | $0 | Apr 6, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 344561816 OPENED JAN 14, 2020Closed
3710 Nw Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1917.26(f) · First aid and lifesaving facilities |
Other-than-serious | $3,904 | $0 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1917.50(a) · Certification of marine terminal material handling devices (See also mandatory appendix I, of this part) |
Other-than-serious | $6,506 | $6,506 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344562335 OPENED JAN 14, 2020Closed
3710 Nw Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344533872 OPENED DEC 27, 2019Closed
29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344533880 OPENED DEC 27, 2019Closed
29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343941696 OPENED MAR 8, 2019Closed
Terminal 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7 older inspections
Inspection 343945234 OPENED MAR 8, 2019Closed
Upper And Lower Docks 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343456570 OPENED SEP 11, 2018Closed
Upper And Lower Docks 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1917.26(f) · First aid and lifesaving facilities |
Serious | $3,628 | $2,200 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1918.105(b)(1) · Other protective measures |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1918.22(c) · Gangways |
Serious | $3,628 | $2,200 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1918.22(e) · Gangways |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,837 | $2,900 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 343456653 OPENED SEP 11, 2018Closed
Upper And Lower Docks 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1918.32(b) · Stowed cargo and temporary landing surfaces |
Repeat | $12,935 | $8,000 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 343456752 OPENED SEP 11, 2018Closed
Terminal 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1917.26(d)(6) · First aid and lifesaving facilities |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 343321972 OPENED JUN 27, 2018Closed
40 Ross Inlet Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 · Port and Harbor Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Other-than-serious | $6,929 | $3,500 | Oct 25, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 340100031 OPENED NOV 20, 2014Closed
Teevin Terminal 29191 Dike Rd., Rainier, OR 97048 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1918.32(b) · Stowed cargo and temporary landing surfaces |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Dec 10, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1918.65(h)(11) · Mechanically powered vehicles used aboard vessels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1917.43(c)(5) · Powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2014 | Final |
Inspection 107109571 OPENED MAY 29, 1991Closed
No Name, St. Helens, OR 97051 · 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 Coos Bay site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 123 workers: 1.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 50 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sause Bros. -- Coos Bay Coos Bay · 2025 | 123 | 3 | 2 | 1.3 | 3.2 |
| Crescent City Marine Coos Bay · 2025 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
(iii) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)
(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment—(1) Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:
29 CFR 1915.134 · Abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1917.112 · Guarding of edges
29 CFR 1917.12 · Slippery conditions
29 CFR 1917.152 · Welding, cutting and heating (hot work) 12 (See also § 1917.2, definition of Hazardous cargo, materials, substance, or atmosphere)
29 CFR 1917.26 · First aid and lifesaving facilities
29 CFR 1917.43 · Powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1917.50 · Certification of marine terminal material handling devices (See also mandatory appendix I, of this part)
29 CFR 1918.105 · Other protective measures
29 CFR 1918.22 · Gangways
29 CFR 1918.32 · Stowed cargo and temporary landing surfaces
29 CFR 1918.65 · Mechanically powered vehicles used aboard vessels
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other marine cargo handling employers in Oregon
- Boardman Chip Co Inc Boardman · 36 citations · $14,002
- DA Yang Seafood, Inc. Astoria · 14 citations · $13,782
- Jones Stevedoring Company Portland · 33 citations · $13,650
- Deep Water Seafoods Garibaldi · 16 citations · $4,332
- Pacific Oyster Company Bay City · 31 citations · $5,225
- Cris, Inc. Umatilla · 16 citations · $1,455
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.