STURM RUGER & CO INC
GUILD ROAD, Newport, NH 03773
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Inspection records
Feb 9, 2011#314046152Feb 9, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#314046152$15,4004 viol.4 violations$15,400 in penalties
Inspection #314046152
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 18, 2011
- Contested
- Jul 18, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 29, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $33,400
- Penalties on Record
- $15,400
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jul 18, 2011. Final orders are recorded through Sep 14, 2011. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 13 | 20 | $5,500 | $0 | May 4, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 | Sep 14, 2011 |
| 02001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $27,500 | $15,000 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $200 | $200 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 9, 2011#314045949Feb 9, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#314045949$4402 viol.2 violations$440 in penalties
Inspection #314045949
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2011
- Closed
- Jul 6, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 840
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $440
- Penalties on Record
- $440
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.788125 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F05 | Other | 2 | 4 | $220 | $220 | Jun 13, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Other | 1 | 2 | $220 | $220 | Jun 13, 2011 | - | - |
Nov 4, 2010#314045790Nov 4, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314045790$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314045790
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 840
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Nov 4, 2010#314044900Nov 4, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314044900$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314044900
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 840
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is burned operating gun testing machine
Jan 22, 2009#311587992Jan 22, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311587992$23,62518 viol.18 violations$23,625 in penalties
Inspection #311587992
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2009
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,153
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $47,250
- Penalties on Record
- $23,625
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling27 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 5 | 0 - 0.96151 | ppm |
| Acetone | 17 | 0 - 54.675257 | ppm |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 13 | 0 - 3.8811 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | 19 | 0 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 8 | 0 - 2.774 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 6 | 0 - 0.060655 | ppm |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 18 | 0 - 14.247309 | ppm |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 - 3.654 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Methyl Alcohol | 13 | 0 | ppm |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0 - 1.759 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 7 | 0 | % |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0 - 6.3 | % |
| Stoddard Solvent | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 17 | 0 - 6.680878 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | 4 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 9 | 14 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 8 | 11 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,350 | $675 | Jul 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Serious | 1 | 9 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jun 16, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 2, 2008#311587406Dec 2, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311587406$118,22551 viol.51 violations$118,225 in penalties
Inspection #311587406
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2009
- Contested
- Jun 22, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,153
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 51
- Violation Types
- 47 serious, 1 willful, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $207,900
- Penalties on Record
- $118,225
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories 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 Jun 22, 2009. Final orders are recorded through Jan 21, 2010. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 51 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 80 | $6,300 | $3,150 | Jan 15, 2010 | Jun 22, 2009 | Jan 21, 2010 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 5 | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 3, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jul 3, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 3, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | $675 | Jun 4, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 51 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 22, 2008#311587034Sep 22, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311587034$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311587034
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 16, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 411 Sunapee St., Newport, NH 03773
- Industry
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Feb 10, 1984#153387Feb 10, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#153387$48014 viol.14 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #153387
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 18, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Guild Rd, Newport, NH 03773
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 42 | - | $300 | $300 | Apr 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 2 | - | $180 | $180 | Apr 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1984 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1984 | - | - |
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.
Dec 21, 1981#10403418Dec 21, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10403418$92014 viol.14 violations$920 in penalties
Inspection #10403418
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1981
- Closed
- Feb 3, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 894
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $920
- Penalties on Record
- $920
- Site Address
- Guild Rd, Newport, NH 03773
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Feb 1, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 3 | - | $360 | $360 | Feb 1, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 2 | - | $100 | $100 | Jan 8, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 5 | - | $300 | $300 | Feb 1, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 3 | - | $60 | $60 | Feb 1, 1982 | - | - |
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.
Mar 22, 1979#10329076Mar 22, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#10329076$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10329076
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 890
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Guild Road, Newport, NH 03773
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
11 inspections, 1977 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.