Establishment profile
AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES
MP 14 OFF ALPHA-CENTRALIA RD, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
Summary
AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 34 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 69th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 67,398 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 28 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES appears in OSHA workplace safety and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 0000 within WA. Peer group: 67,398 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 28+ years. Most recent activity: 28 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 DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES. 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-12-08 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-03 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES 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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Frequently asked
- What is AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES's OSHA violation history?
- AUSTIN POWDER CO DBA SOUTHWESTERN EXPLOSIVES has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $0 in total penalties.