Establishment profile
DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.
21100 SUPERIOR ST., CHATSWORTH, CA, 91311
332112 — Nonferrous Forging
Summary
DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $5,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 180 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 56th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $5,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $250 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 6151 G | 1 | 1 | $250 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 5174 C | 1 | 1 | $250 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 5194 E01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1430.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $225 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 3203 B | 1 | 1 | $225 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1430.1 A01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
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 3321 within CA. Peer group: 180 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 1999 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,MACHINIST,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,HYDRAULIC PRESS,NIP POINT,PRESS | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.. 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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC 21119 SUPERIOR ST · CHATSWORTH, CA, 91311 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseALUMINUM BILLETScontract · Last action 2008-06-12$446,983
- Department of DefenseR&D SBIR TOPIC N102-112contract · Last action 2010-10-27$79,848
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 331314 - SECONDARY SMELTING AND ALLOYING OF ALUMINUM. Last action: 2010-10-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-12 | Complaint | 5 | — | $1,225 | |
| 1999-08-19 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $4,175 |
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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, 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 DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $5,400 in total penalties.
- How does DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- DWA COMPOSITE SPECIALTIES, INC. operates in the nonferrous forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.7.