Establishment profile
DYNO NOBEL
1241 S KING SETTLEMENT RD, ALPENA, MI, 49707
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
Summary
DYNO NOBEL has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 16 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DYNO NOBEL appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3259 within MI. Peer group: 99 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DYNO NOBEL. 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 DYNO NOBEL. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 DYNO NOBEL. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for DYNO NOBEL, 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 DYNO NOBEL 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. 4 citations · 2S&S · 4 contractor · $1,624 proposed / $1,586 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6503506 | Amrize Alpena Plant Alpena, MI contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 9484548 | Tilden Mine Marquette, MI contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $574 | $536 |
| 6504415 | O-N Minerals - Calcite Operation Presque Isle, MI contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6178666 | O-N Minerals - Calcite Operation Presque Isle, MI contractor: Dyno Nobel | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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)
Company-level in MI — for DYNO NOBEL, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DYNO NOBEL locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RC-304165 | Representation election | Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 DYNO NOBEL. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DYNO NOBEL. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in explosives manufacturing within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DYNO NOBEL INCISHPEMING — 3 federal enforcement records
- PEPIN-IRECO INCISHPEMING — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- Explosives ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Explosives Manufacturing in MIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DYNO NOBEL from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 DYNO NOBEL's OSHA violation history?
- DYNO NOBEL has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does DYNO NOBEL's safety record compare to its industry?
- DYNO NOBEL operates in the explosives manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.