Establishment profile
CERADYNE INC
1922 BARRANCA PKWY, IRVINE, CA, 92606
327999 — All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Summary
CERADYNE INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 17 years of recorded history, with $280 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 30th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 560 employers. The most recent 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
CERADYNE INC 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $280 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3272 C | 1 | 1 | $280 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3279 within CA. Peer group: 560 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CERADYNE INC. 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 CERADYNE INC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2009 | KNEE,FRACTURE,TRIPPED | 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 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 CERADYNE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CERADYNE INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CERADYNE INC. 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 CERADYNE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CERADYNE INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CERADYNE INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseBASE AWARD FOR THE INTEGRATED HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2021-09-28$149,415,975
- Department of Defense8508152969!ESAPIcontract · Last action 2021-09-17$20,447,100
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR REDUCED WEIGHT X SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE INSERTS (XSAPI) AND ENHANCED SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE INSERTS (ESAPI)contract · Last action 2020-11-04$10,150,030
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) AWARD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT GENERATION RIFLE HELMETcontract · Last action 2019-12-16$2,973,442
- Department of DefenseTHIS ORDER PROVIDES THE BASE CONTRACT MINIMUM GUARANTEE.contract · Last action 2021-09-16$1,371,192
- Department of DefenseIGF:OT::IGF ENHANCED COMBAT HELMETS (ECH) SENSOR REMOVALcontract · Last action 2020-09-01$509,820
- Department of DefenseTHIS ORDER PROVIDES FOR THE BASE CONTRACT MINIMUM GUARANTEE.contract · Last action 2021-06-21$365,540
- Department of DefenseAS TO NOT JEOPARDIZE NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF THIS GOVERNMENT MISSION, THIS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT IS SUPPORTED BY A CLASSIFIED JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) PURSUANT TO FAR 6.302-6 NATIONAL SECURITY.contract · Last action 2020-06-15$302,350
- Department of DefenseLASER TARGET COVERS 10015403contract · Last action 2019-05-03$249,864
- Department of DefenseLASER TARGET COVERS 10015403contract · Last action 2019-09-25$181,258
- Department of DefenseLASER TARGET COVERScontract · Last action 2017-07-24$129,330
- Department of DefenseCERALLOY 147-31N SINTERED REACTION BONDEcontract · Last action 2020-04-22$70,103
- Department of DefenseLASER TARGET COVERScontract · Last action 2018-03-21$63,010
- Department of DefenseHOT PRESS FURNACE RUN FOR CERAMIC BILLETScontract · Last action 2018-09-20$50,500
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF 4 BEAM ELECTRON GUN MODIFICATIONS PR# 68-5069-18contract · Last action 2018-08-17$32,200
- Department of DefenseTARGET COVERcontract · Last action 2020-05-21$28,800
- Department of DefenseTHERMIONIC ELECTRON SOURCE PR# 68-5203-16contract · Last action 2016-11-29$25,700
- Department of DefenseLASER TARGET COVERScontract · Last action 2017-03-07$24,464
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIGF::OT::IGFIMPREGNATED ELECTRON EMITTERScontract · Last action 2018-04-06$16,839
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIMPREGNATED ELECTRON EMITTERS FOR HOLLOW CATHODEScontract · Last action 2021-02-26$14,040
- Department of DefenseCERALLOY 147-31N SINTERED REACTION BONDEcontract · Last action 2020-01-17$13,080
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF INNOVATIVE VACUUM ELECTRONICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INVEST) PROGRAM, THE PERFORMER WILL DEVELOP FAST WARM-UP CATHODES FOR USE IN MULTIPLE, MOSTLY MILITARY APPLICATIONS WHERE RAPID TURN-ON IS REQUIRED. THESE CATHODES ARE DESIGNED TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN LESS THAN FIVE SECONDS, WITH HIGH RELIABILITY. HIGH RELIABILITY IS CRITICAL SINCE EVENTUAL END USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY ONE MISSION.contract · Last action 2022-03-15$0
- Department of Defense4610053194!ESAPIcontract · Last action 2021-09-23$0
- Department of DefenseX-SIDE BALLISTIC INSERT (XSBI) HARD ARMOR PLATES.contract · Last action 2021-08-23$0
- Department of DefenseENHANCED SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE INSERT (ESAPI) AND X-SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE INSERT (XSAPI) HARD ARMOR PLATES.contract · Last action 2021-08-06$0
- Department of DefensePHASE 2 - PRODUCTIONcontract · Last action 2017-02-10$0
- Department of DefenseBASE AWARDcontract · Last action 2023-02-23$-16,735
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 315990 - APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2023-02-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-15 | Accident | 1 | — | $280 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CERADYNE INC 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 CERADYNE INC's OSHA violation history?
- CERADYNE INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $280 in total penalties.
- How does CERADYNE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CERADYNE INC operates in the all other miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.7.