Establishment profile
MORTON GRINDING INC.
201 E AVE K, #15, LANCASTER, CA, 93535
332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
Summary
MORTON GRINDING INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 7 years of recorded history, with $55,082 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 78th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 388 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 73rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MORTON GRINDING 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, with 2 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $55,082 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4206(A) | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 4211(A) | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 5191(E)(3) | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 5191(F) | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 3328(A) | 1 | 1 | $935 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $935 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $112 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
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 3327 within CA. Peer group: 388 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MORTON GRINDING 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 MORTON GRINDING 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | Abdomen,Arm,Burn,Chemical,Chemical Burn,Chemical Exposure,Chemical Reaction,Chemical Vapor,Chest,Explosion,Hand,Hydrofluoric Acid,Nitric Acid,Testing Lab,Toxic Fumes,Ventilation,Water,Wrist | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 9 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 MORTON GRINDING INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MORTON GRINDING 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 MORTON GRINDING 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 MORTON GRINDING INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MORTON GRINDING INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MORTON GRINDING INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense8504453190!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2017-12-20$49,758
- Department of Defense8502975182!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-08-10$30,620
- Department of Defense8503745443!SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEcontract · Last action 2017-10-11$25,791
- Department of Defense8503020584!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-03-09$23,360
- Department of Defense8502637352!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-02-20$21,314
- Department of Defense8502902691!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-02-20$19,702
- Department of Defense8504304028!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2017-04-12$16,170
- Department of Defense8503142027!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-04-15$14,217
- Department of Defense8502999339!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-03-03$14,190
- Department of Defense8502656857!SCREW,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2015-11-03$13,339
- Department of Defense8503292041!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-05-31$13,226
- Department of Defense8503212553!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-05-05$11,898
- Department of Defense8502637852!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2015-10-30$10,614
- Department of Defense8502637876!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-02-20$10,444
- Department of Defense8503321371!BOLT,STATOR,TURBINEcontract · Last action 2016-06-08$9,963
- Department of Defense8504377313!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2017-05-10$9,824
- Department of Defense8502581198!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2015-10-07$9,769
- Department of Defense8503590832!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-08-30$9,378
- Department of Defense8503754901!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-10-17$9,353
- Department of Defense8503765679!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-10-20$8,685
- Department of Defense8503538600!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-08-15$8,619
- Department of Defense8503816359!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-11-04$8,143
- Department of Defense8504088306!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2017-02-07$8,083
- Department of Defense8502815648!BOLT,SHOULDERcontract · Last action 2016-02-20$7,186
- Department of Defense8503028923!BOLT,SHOULDERcontract · Last action 2016-03-11$7,085
- Department of Defense8503803159!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2016-11-01$6,678
- Department of Defense8504309834!BOLT,EXTERNALLY RELcontract · Last action 2017-09-12$5,682
- Department of Defense8502681782!BOLT,MACHINEcontract · Last action 2017-06-02$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332722 - BOLT, NUT, SCREW, RIVET, AND WASHER MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2017-12-20. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $46,870 | |
| 2018-10-01 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $8,212 |
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 MORTON GRINDING 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 MORTON GRINDING INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MORTON GRINDING INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $55,082 in total penalties.
- How does MORTON GRINDING INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MORTON GRINDING INC. operates in the bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.