Establishment profile
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY
ROUTE 6, FORK UNION, VA, 23055
Operated by Austin Powder Company · 1 of 22 establishments
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
EIN 202062185
Summary
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history, with $1,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 62 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY 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
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. 8 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $1,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 1 | $900 | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 D10 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
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 3259 within VA. Peer group: 62 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 23 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for Austin Powder Company, 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 Company 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. 74 citations · 22S&S · 74 contractor · $196,989 proposed / $108,257 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6057716 | Doswell Quarry Hanover, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2008 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $40,180 | $9,798 |
| 8173153 | No. 26 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $23,229 | $17,072 |
| 8157343 | Lovers Gap #3 Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $13,268 | $4,500 |
| 8193786 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $12,248 | $2,600 |
| 6630069 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,961 | $2,678 |
| 6635848 | Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $750 |
| 8632045 | Strasburg Quarry Shenandoah, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8632043 | Strasburg Quarry Shenandoah, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $2,108 |
| 8633901 | Strasburg Quarry Shenandoah, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8579700 | Strasburg Quarry Shenandoah, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8199724 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $2,600 |
| 8182317 | Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine Tazewell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,143 | $1,412 |
| 8175229 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,143 | $2,243 |
| 6637716 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,143 | $1,500 |
| 8197574 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $1,700 |
| 8193788 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 8193787 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,678 | $1,300 |
| 6630080 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $500 |
| 6630079 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $500 |
| 8200438 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8200424 | Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine Tazewell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,473 | $1,500 |
| 8192927 | S-8 Jones Fork Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,473 | $1,485 |
| 8204394 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,282 | $1,600 |
| 8205361 | S-8 Jones Fork Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Nov 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 8634448 | martin marietta - blue ridge quarry Bedford, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Oct 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,106 | $190 |
| 8175230 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $1,223 |
| 8573609 | Leesburg Plant Loudoun, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 6532726 | Martin Marietta - Lawyers Rd. Quarry Campbell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 6635188 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,106 | $1,685 |
| 6064400 | Fairfax Plant Fairfax, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $1,412 |
| 8200439 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,657 | $1,325 |
| 8193784 | Smith Gap Surface Mine Dickenson, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 8204924 | S-8 Jones Fork Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Nov 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 8632042 | Strasburg Quarry Shenandoah, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 8182316 | Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine Tazewell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $946 | $568 |
| 8175223 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6065732 | Powhatan Plant Powhatan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6630795 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $807 | $362 |
| 6630793 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $807 | $362 |
| 6630070 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8200168 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Nov 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $745 | $375 |
| 8197570 | S-8 Jones Fork Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8188200 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $745 | $525 |
| 6040740 | CW Barger Operations,LLC Rockbridge, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $723 | $350 |
| 8188227 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8204395 | S-5 Ailly Branch Buchanan, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8188187 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8187124 | Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine Tazewell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8182315 | Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine Tazewell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $634 | $380 |
| 8175480 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $634 | $285 |
| 8175227 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6065198 | Martin Marietta - Lawyers Rd. Quarry Campbell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8164152 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8164151 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6532736 | Martin Marietta - Mt. Athos Quarry Campbell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Mar 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8161556 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $483 |
| 8161548 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $483 |
| 8805070 | Bealeton Plant Fauquier, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 8215942 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $524 | $524 |
| 7725095 | Appomattox Quarry Appomattox, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jan 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $475 | $475 |
| 6626723 | Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 6626714 | Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $440 | $229 |
| 7310650 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Jun 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $440 | $440 |
| 6060981 | Martin Marietta - Mt. Athos Quarry Campbell, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 7307551 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Mar 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $340 | $340 |
| 7308108 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $317 | $317 |
| 6626429 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Mar 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $305 | $305 |
| 7339611 | No. 28 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $291 | $291 |
| 7327919 | No 5 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $264 | $55 |
| 6626235 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6626234 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7315660 | No 27 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7748827 | Boscobel Plant Goochland, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Dec 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7293072 | No 1 Strip Wise, VA contractor: Austin Powder Company | Aug 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
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 COMPANY. 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 COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY 12148 WEST RIVER ROAD · FORK UNION, VA, 23055 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 2019 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-20 | Planned | 9 | 2 | $1,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY is one of 22 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Austin Powder Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Austin Powder Company across all 22 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in explosives manufacturing within VA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.RADFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMSRADFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Austin Powder Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AUSTIN POWDER COMPANYCAMDEN, AR — 3 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COBellaire, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COGlenwillow, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COMount Hope, WV — 3 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COMPANYMC ARTHUR, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COLEBANON, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COLAFOLLETTE, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COMPANYMASONTOWN, WV — 2 federal enforcement records
- AUSTIN POWDER COMPANYSWEET BRIAR, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- US NITROGEN LLCMIDWAY, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Austin Powder Company locationsParent rollup
- Explosives ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in VAState-wide enforcement data
- Explosives Manufacturing in VAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Austin Powder Company, which operates 22 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 9 violations and $1,800 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 6.1 compared to an industry average of 1.2.