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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION is a guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing employer in HAWTHORNE, CA. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 4 violations and $24,285 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 29, 2026.

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

3901 JACK NORTHROP AVE., HAWTHORNE, CA, 90250

Parent: Space Exploration Technologies (4 locations)

336415 — Top companies in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing

6,450 employees

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
4 violations
$24,285 in penalties
Violations across 3 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
3 hospitalizations

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.3
Industry Avg DART
0.9
Self-Reported DART
0.9
Self-Reported TRIR
1.8
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
4
Total Penalties
$24,285
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No
Visa Applications
1
Visa Certified
1

Data Insights

History Span
9 years
Last Activity
2yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
50% serious$6,071 avg per violation$4,857 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHAEPANLRB$114,285 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+0.5
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
0
Below industry average

Federal Contracts (5-year)

Total Obligated
$3,071,939,490
Contracts
82
Top Agency
Department of Defense
$1,673,892,009
Top Agencies by Obligation
Department of Defense$1,673,892,009
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$1,397,708,326
Department of the Interior$289,906
Department of State$24,800
Department of Transportation$18,000
Primary NAICS: 481212 - NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION
Last Action: 2025-04-23
Source: USAspending.gov prime contract awards. Net obligations (awards minus deobligations) over the last five fiscal years.

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
Accident
4
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 60% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

75%
Above average violations
vs 316 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
93%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
93%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
10
Unfair Labor Practice
10
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Visa & Labor Certification (OFLC)

Total Applications
1
Certified
1
Avg Wage Ratio
1.00x
H-1B
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections
10
Quarters Non-Compliant
13
Formal Actions
1
EPA Penalties
$90,000
Status: Violation
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number
2459809
Operation Type
A
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $24,285 in total penalties.
How does SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION operates in the guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 0.87 compared to an industry average of 0.9.
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