Establishment profile
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY
900 BOB EHLEN DRIVE, ANOKA, MN, 55303
332992 — Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
EIN 410252320
Summary
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY has accumulated 85 OSHA violations across 35 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $165,198 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 334 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
54% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 19 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 36 citations in this view · $120,304 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 6 | 5 | $12,092 | Oct 1983 | May 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 3 | 1 | $13,000 | Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 3 | 3 | $2,260 | Oct 1983 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 3 | 3 | $2,007 | Oct 1983 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 3 | $1,812 | Oct 1983 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E06 | 2 | 2 | $6,000 | Jan 2010 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J02 | 2 | 2 | $5,950 | Jan 2010 | Mar 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $348 | Oct 1983 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 II | 1 | 1 | $35,000 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I B | 1 | 1 | $5,500 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 G03 | 1 | 1 | $4,480 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L01 | 1 | 1 | $4,480 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 E04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 IV B | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 II | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07IV | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E03 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jun 2009 | Jun 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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3329 within MN. Peer group: 334 employers. This establishment has 85 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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 1,716 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 FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 2 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY, 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 FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY 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.). 4 cases · 3 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-017400 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2004 | Sep 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017285 | Representation election | Jun 2004 | Aug 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017316 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2004 | Aug 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-016983 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2003 | May 2004 | 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 FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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 · $354,031 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO 2100 HOFFMAN WAY · ANOKA, MN, 55303 | AirRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 5 | 3 | $354,031 | Feb 2026 | 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.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is pulled the gun could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystander.. Most recent recall: 2019-10-22. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Federal Cartridge Recalls Blackhawk Gun Holsters Due to Injury Hazard #20010 | Oct 2019 | The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is pulled the gun could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystander. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332992 - SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2023-04-21. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2026-05-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-02-19 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $16,100 | |
| 2024-12-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | |
| 2024-05-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-06-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-12-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-11-04 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | |
| 2021-05-07 | Referral | 7 | 4 | $7,595 | |
| 2020-12-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-01-30 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | |
| 2016-03-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-11-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-10-27 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | $40,500 | |
| 2015-10-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-10-27 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $13,440 | |
| 2015-10-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-05-06 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $3,600 | |
| 2014-05-06 | Planned | 17 | 14 | $22,850 | |
| 2014-05-06 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $9,550 | |
| 2012-07-26 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $980 | |
| 2012-07-17 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | $980 | |
| 2012-07-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-02-27 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,450 | |
| 2012-02-27 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $980 | |
| 2010-03-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-11-17 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $3,920 | |
| 2009-06-01 | Planned | 15 | 15 | $32,000 | |
| 2005-11-28 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,520 | |
| 2001-01-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Planned | 3 | — | $468 | |
| 1984-01-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-10-03 | Planned | 14 | 5 | $1,110 |
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 FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY 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 FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY has 35 OSHA inspections on record with 85 violations and $165,198 in total penalties.
- How does FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY operates in the small arms ammunition manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2. FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 2.79 compared to an industry average of 2.3.