Establishment profile
APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC
GOAT ROCK QUARRY, OR, 97459
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 8 years of recorded history, with $3,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 59th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,773 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $3,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAR 437-001-0760(1)(A)-2 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
| ORS 654.010 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within OR. Peer group: 1,773 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2018 | Buried,Cave-In,Collapse,Construction,Crushed,Drill,Embankment,Excavation,Rock,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 12 citations · 5S&S · 12 contractor · $1,498 proposed / $1,142 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6486457 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | — |
| 6368894 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Mar 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 9504659 | TUCKER HILL QUARRY Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Nov 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $199 | $199 |
| 6368895 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Mar 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 6389840 | Western Rock Reduction Portable Jackson, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9504661 | TUCKER HILL QUARRY Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Nov 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8694438 | Bowyer Quarry Yamhill, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Jan 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8694437 | Bowyer Quarry Yamhill, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Jan 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6486458 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | — |
| 6399254 | Hickey Pit Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $87 |
| 6368896 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Mar 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6368893 | Tucker Hill Mill Lake, OR contractor: Apex Explosives | Mar 2005 | — | No | — | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-09 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 2 | $3,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC's OSHA violation history?
- APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $3,000 in total penalties.
- How does APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.
- Has APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving APEX EXPLOSIVES LLC.