Establishment profile
BATTERY SPECIALTIES
3530 CADILLAC AVE, COSTA MESA, CA, 92626
335911 — Storage Battery Manufacturing
Summary
BATTERY SPECIALTIES has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $3,635 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 151 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BATTERY SPECIALTIES appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $3,635 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5198 L02 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 5194 E01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 5194 H01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 5198 D | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 5198 L01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A | 1 | 1 | $335 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1430.0032 A01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0016 A | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3359 within CA. Peer group: 151 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BATTERY SPECIALTIES. 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 BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BATTERY SPECIALTIES. 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 BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BATTERY SPECIALTIES. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense8511121387!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2025-01-17$931,984
- Department of Defense8508085568!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2021-04-08$590,416
- Department of DefenseFSC: 6135 NAME: BATTERY,NONREC PART NUMBER:contract · Last action 2012-02-14$587,148
- Department of Defense8511310788!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2025-04-10$467,329
- Department of Defense8509286582!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2022-08-29$374,502
- Department of Defense4524350149!PRIME VENDOR AFGHANISTANcontract · Last action 2014-08-22$315,920
- Department of Defense8506380781!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2020-01-16$256,478
- Department of Defense8500862229!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2014-04-17$191,359
- Department of Defense8500715323!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2014-03-06$187,601
- Department of Defense4525881918!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2013-11-01$187,601
- Department of Defense4525650359!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2013-10-01$187,601
- Department of Defense8506695196!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2019-07-24$184,585
- Department of CommerceLITHIUM BATTERY PACKScontract · Last action 2024-01-29$181,096
- Department of Defense8501536796!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2014-11-07$176,020
- Department of Defense4524679955!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2013-06-06$174,593
- Department of Defense4514871365!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2012-01-25$168,981
- Department of Defense8505659667!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2018-07-05$156,771
- Department of Defense4525727792!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2013-10-09$154,485
- Department of Defense8506093881!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2018-11-30$151,265
- Department of Defense8504103100!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2017-06-29$146,511
- Department of Defense8504140324!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2017-02-22$146,511
- Department of Defense4520137119!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-01-17$144,793
- Department of Defense8503373238!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2016-06-24$143,826
- Department of Defense4524547917!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2013-05-21$143,370
- Department of Defense4524274986!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2013-04-19$142,830
- Department of Defense8504564112!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2017-07-12$138,372
- Department of Defense8506108769!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2018-12-06$135,621
- Department of Defense8506460154!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2019-04-16$134,184
- Department of Defense8505014374!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2017-12-11$132,792
- Department of Defense4524336062!PV IRAQcontract · Last action 2013-04-26$130,663
- Department of Defense8501852053!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2015-02-26$129,984
- Department of Defense4519368586!BOAcontract · Last action 2011-10-14$127,224
- Department of Defense4519780809!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2013-11-10$126,169
- Department of Defense4524435025!PRIME VENDOR AFGHANISTANcontract · Last action 2013-05-08$126,139
- Department of Defense4516119400!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2010-11-10$122,976
- Department of Defense4506511816!BATTERY,Ncontract · Last action 2008-01-11$115,920
- Department of Defense4506370637!BATTERY,Ncontract · Last action 2007-12-19$112,560
- Department of Defense4518048870!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2011-06-06$110,119
- Department of Defense4523996823!SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDORcontract · Last action 2013-03-19$109,582
- Department of Defense8502384159!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2015-08-10$109,386
- Department of Defense4506307791!BATTERY,Ncontract · Last action 2007-12-12$109,296
- Department of Defense4506176435!BATTERY,Ncontract · Last action 2007-11-27$109,296
- Department of Defense4506103089!BATTERY,Ncontract · Last action 2007-11-15$109,296
- Department of Defense4523655889!BOAcontract · Last action 2013-02-08$108,524
- Department of Defense8502829956!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2016-01-12$108,138
- Department of Defense8505040923!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2017-12-20$107,628
- Department of Defense8501582495!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2014-11-21$106,021
- Department of Defense4524383829!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2013-05-02$104,578
- Department of Defense8506105274!BATTERY,NONRECHARGEcontract · Last action 2018-12-04$103,488
- Department of Defense8500845672!CELL,BATTERYcontract · Last action 2014-04-14$102,116
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 335912 - PRIMARY BATTERY MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-16. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-21 | Complaint | 9 | — | $3,335 | |
| 1992-05-27 | Complaint | 1 | — | $300 |
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 BATTERY SPECIALTIES 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 BATTERY SPECIALTIES's OSHA violation history?
- BATTERY SPECIALTIES has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $3,635 in total penalties.
- How does BATTERY SPECIALTIES's safety record compare to its industry?
- BATTERY SPECIALTIES operates in the storage battery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.