AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY is a explosives manufacturing employer in MC ARTHUR, OH. Federal records show 14 OSHA inspections with 90 violations and $288,891 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY

32000 POWDER PLANT ROAD, MC ARTHUR, OH, 45651

Parent: Austin Powder Company (14 locations)

325920Explosives Manufacturing

EIN: 340077750

247 employees

Federal Enforcement
14
OSHA inspections
90 violations
$288,891 in penalties
Violations across 3 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 fatalities2 hospitalizations9 National Emphasis Program inspections11 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2
Industry Avg DART
1.2
Self-Reported DART
1.5
Self-Reported TRIR
2.6
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
14
OSHA Violations
90
Total Penalties
$288,891
Trend
WORSENING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
MSHA Violations
10
MSHA Penalties
$5,290

Data Insights

History Span
22 years
Last Activity
313 days ago
Inspection Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Rate
4.1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
86% serious$3,210 avg per violation$20,635 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHAMSHANLRB$294,181 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+0.6
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.3
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
4
Complaint
3
Accident
1
Referral
4
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 71% of inspections
Recidivism: 9 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 115 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
1
Unfair Labor Practice
1
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 90 violations and $288,891 in total penalties.
How does AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY operates in the explosives manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2. AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 1.5 compared to an industry average of 1.2.
Has AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY.