91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY — a small arms ammunition manufacturing facility located at 900 EHLEN DRIVE, ANOKA, MN 55303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-10-27.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $40,500.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332992). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 10, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 27, 2015. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,250.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $40,500 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332992 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,261.
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What OSHA violations was 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY cited for?
91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,500.00. The inspection opened on 2015-10-27.
How much was 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,500.00 against 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY in ANOKA, MN. Average per citation: $20,250.00.
Is 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 91868 - FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY has a risk score of 24 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $40,500.00 is above the industry average.