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FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CORP
$81,408
penalties
66
viol.
19
insp.

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CORP

9TH & TYLER ST, Anoka, MN 55303

Inspections
19
Oct 1983 to Jun 2026 · 8 safety, 11 health
Violations
66
across 19 inspections
Penalties on record
$81,408
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 48Willful 0Repeat 3Other 15

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Inspection records

Mar 22, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#314340464$00 viol.

Inspection #314340464

Dates

Opened
Mar 22, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Mar 22, 2010
Closed
Mar 31, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,100
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Nov 17, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313991267$3,9202 viol.

Inspection #313991267

Dates

Opened
Nov 17, 2009
Closing Conference Date
Dec 22, 2009
Closed
Mar 26, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,100
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,600
Penalties on Record
$3,920
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.119
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA citation code: 19100119 E06
Serious11,100$3,500$2,450Mar 27, 2010--
010021910.119
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02
Serious1100$2,100$1,470Mar 27, 2010--
Jun 1, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313421513$32,00015 viol.

Inspection #313421513

Dates

Opened
Jun 1, 2009
Closing Conference Date
Jun 5, 2009
Contested
Jul 22, 2009
Closed
Dec 21, 2009

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,100

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
15 serious
Initial Penalties
$55,000
Penalties on Record
$32,000
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Jul 22, 2009. Final orders are recorded through Nov 6, 2009. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I
Serious21$28,000$5,000Jul 24, 2009Jul 22, 2009Nov 6, 2009
01001B1910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IV
Serious31$0$0Jul 24, 2009Jul 22, 2009Nov 6, 2009
020011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious241$3,000$3,000Jul 24, 2009--
020021910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01
Serious11$2,000$2,000Jul 4, 2009--
020031910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07IV
Serious21$2,500$2,500Sep 30, 2009--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 28, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309640431$2,5202 viol.

Inspection #309640431

Dates

Opened
Nov 28, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Dec 1, 2005
Closed
Jan 3, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
800

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$3,600
Penalties on Record
$2,520
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious310$1,800$1,260Jan 2, 2006--
010021910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II
Serious510$1,800$1,260Dec 19, 2005--
Jan 4, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303890859$00 viol.

Inspection #303890859

Dates

Opened
Jan 4, 2001
Closing Conference Date
Feb 9, 2001
Closed
Feb 9, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
850
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Nitroglycerin70.00124 - 0.02042mg/m³
Feb 7, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303298517$00 viol.

Inspection #303298517

Dates

Opened
Feb 7, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Apr 20, 2000
Closed
Nov 2, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
800
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
900 Ehlen Drive, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Nitroglycerin80 - 0.2043mg/m³
Nov 5, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2870897$4683 viol.

Inspection #2870897

Dates

Opened
Nov 5, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Nov 8, 1985
Closed
Dec 20, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,100

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 repeat
Initial Penalties
$468
Penalties on Record
$468
Site Address
9th And Tyler St, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Repeat33$180$180Dec 26, 1985--
010021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Repeat11$180$180Dec 26, 1985--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Repeat11$108$108Nov 23, 1985--
Jan 25, 1984Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15390040$00 viol.

Inspection #15390040

Dates

Opened
Jan 25, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Jan 25, 1984
Closed
Jan 31, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,300

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
9th & Tyler St, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Oct 3, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15391840$1,11014 viol.

Inspection #15391840

Dates

Opened
Oct 3, 1983
Closing Conference Date
Oct 5, 1983
Closed
Jun 2, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,300

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
5 serious, 9 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,110
Penalties on Record
$1,110
Site Address
9th & Tyler St, Anoka, MN 55303
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Other2-$72$72Nov 21, 1983--
010021910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Other3-$90$90Nov 14, 1983--
010031910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD
Other2-$72$72Oct 31, 1983--
010041910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V
Other1-$0$0Nov 7, 1983--
010051910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV
Other1-$0$0Nov 21, 1983--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records

About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.217Mechanical Power Presses11 citations · $24,000
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)9 citations · $8,518
1910.1025Lead5 citations · $6,540

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
15
Substances
1
Inspections
2

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: small arms ammunition manufacturing reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 21.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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