Establishment profile
AUSTIN POWDER CO.
559 NORTH BATH BLVD., NORTHAMPTON, PA, 18067
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
Summary
AUSTIN POWDER CO. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 17 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AUSTIN POWDER CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3259 within PA. Peer group: 116 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AUSTIN POWDER CO.. 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.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AUSTIN POWDER CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 AUSTIN POWDER CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in PA — for AUSTIN POWDER CO., 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 AUSTIN POWDER CO. 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. 19 citations · 2S&S · 19 contractor · $99,671 proposed / $30,085 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7040091 | River Hill Coal Co., Inc. Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $30,288 | $1,235 |
| 7034296 | Allegheny Strips Cameron, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $15,570 | $11,458 |
| 8800311 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Apr 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $10,437 | $946 |
| 8579848 | Curtin Gap Quarry Centre, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $634 |
| 6538196 | Jim Houk Mine #1 Lawrence, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $2,341 |
| 8579849 | Curtin Gap Quarry Centre, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $6,996 | $634 |
| 7038040 | Speedway No 1 Strip Mine Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 6057415 | MARSHALL CREEK QUARRY Monroe, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8013043 | RES Houtzdale Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,131 | $2,131 |
| 8576077 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,106 | $946 |
| 6063544 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $946 |
| 7038672 | RES Morrisdale Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 8657600 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6063543 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $634 | $285 |
| 8657599 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Apr 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8650716 | Millard Quarry Lebanon, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8927670 | RICH HILL UNDERGROUND MINE & PLANT Fayette, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $157 | $157 |
| 7036092 | Speedway No 1 Strip Mine Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7040090 | River Hill Coal Co., Inc. Clearfield, PA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2012 | — | 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 AUSTIN POWDER CO.. 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 AUSTIN POWDER CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AUSTIN POWDER CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2005-10-31. Most recent: 2005-10-31. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $500,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Austin Powder Company Austin Powder Co. | Oct 2005 | plea | Other | Illinois - Northern,Pennsylvania - Eastern,Pennsylvania - Middle | $500,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in explosives manufacturing within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, LLCRIDGWAY — 1 federal enforcement record
- ACTION MANUFACTURING COMPANYATGLEN — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- Explosives ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Explosives Manufacturing in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AUSTIN POWDER CO. 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 AUSTIN POWDER CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- AUSTIN POWDER CO. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does AUSTIN POWDER CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- AUSTIN POWDER CO. operates in the explosives manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.