317739976 - J R JOHNSON LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 317739976 - J R JOHNSON LLC — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at 21159 NW GALICE LN BUILDING 59, PORTLAND, OR 97229 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,490.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-26.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $56,490.00 is more than 15.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 16, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 26, 2025. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $56,490.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against J R JOHNSON LLC, a painting contractor, underscores a persistent and systemic failure to manage heavy metal hazards inherent in renovation and surface preparation. The citation of OAR 437-003-1501(1) as a Repeat violation signifies that the employer failed to conduct required