PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY
2751 SAN JUAN ROAD, HOLLISTER, CA 95023 · NAICS 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jan 7, 2021#345095418Jan 7, 2021FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#345095418$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345095418
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 2021
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 3 accidents
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 with covid-19 infection dies
Apr 21, 2017#342270261Apr 21, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#342270261$7455 viol.5 violations$745 in penalties
Inspection #342270261
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Contested
- Oct 9, 2017
- Final Order
- Dec 13, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 410
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,495
- Penalties on Record
- $745
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3204(E)(3)(A) Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records | Other | 1 | 75 | $375 | $0 | Oct 9, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | |
| 01002 | 5198(D) Lead | Other | 1 | 75 | $185 | $185 | Oct 9, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | |
| 01003 | 5198(H)(1) Lead | Other | 1 | 75 | $185 | $185 | Oct 9, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | |
| 01004 | 5198(L) Lead | Other | 1 | 75 | $375 | $375 | Oct 9, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | |
| 01005 | 5198(N) Lead | Other | 1 | 75 | $375 | $0 | Oct 9, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 |
Dec 2, 2016#341958999Dec 2, 2016Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#341958999$150,0005 viol.5 violations$150,000 in penalties
Inspection #341958999
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2017
- Contested
- Jul 18, 2017
- Final Order
- Nov 29, 2018
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $130,260
- Penalties on Record
- $150,000
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5189(F)(1)(A) Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials | Other | 1 | 3 | $635 | $2,000 | Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 |
| 03001 | 5329(A) Explosive Operations | Serious | 1 | 3 | $19,125 | $25,000 | Jun 12, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 |
| 04001 | 5329(B) Explosive Operations | Serious | 1 | 3 | $18,000 | $25,000 | Jun 12, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 |
| 05001 | 5329(L) Explosive Operations | Serious | 3 | 3 | $22,500 | $25,000 | Jun 12, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 |
| 06001 | 5328(J) Operation--Buildings and Equipment | Serious | 1 | 3 | $70,000 | $73,000 | Jun 12, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 29, 2018 |
Jul 13, 2015#340812650Jul 13, 2015Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#340812650$29,0004 viol.4 violations$29,000 in penalties
Inspection #340812650
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 2016
- Contested
- Feb 8, 2016
- Final Order
- Dec 14, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 415
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $34,310
- Penalties on Record
- $29,000
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5189(E)(4) Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Jan 25, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 02001 | 3203(A)(4)(B) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 4 | $6,750 | $5,000 | Jan 18, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 03001 | 5162(C) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Other | 1 | 4 | $8,435 | $5,000 | Jan 18, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 04001 | 5189(F)(1)(C)1 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials | Serious | 1 | 3 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Feb 8, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
Mar 20, 2008#311069181Mar 20, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311069181$1,0853 viol.3 violations$1,085 in penalties
Inspection #311069181
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2008
- Contested
- Apr 18, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 372
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,225
- Penalties on Record
- $1,085
- Site Address
- 2751 San Juan Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 18, 2008. Final orders are recorded through Mar 9, 2009. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 2 | 2 | $150 | $150 | May 6, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 461 Permits to Operate OSHA citation code: 461 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $375 | $375 | May 6, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,700 | $560 | May 6, 2008 | Apr 18, 2008 | Mar 9, 2009 |
Dec 26, 2007#311068571Dec 26, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#311068571$7,9002 viol.2 violations$7,900 in penalties
Inspection #311068571
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 26, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2008
- Contested
- May 14, 2008
- Final Order
- Jun 22, 2009
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,400
- Penalties on Record
- $7,900
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 by explosive material
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 F01 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | $2,500 | Apr 27, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | Jun 22, 2009 |
| 02001 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 F02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Apr 27, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | Jun 22, 2009 |
Feb 8, 2007#301127437Feb 8, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#301127437$20,2505 viol.5 violations$20,250 in penalties
Inspection #301127437
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2007
- Contested
- Jul 23, 2007
- Final Order
- May 29, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 335
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $43,875
- Penalties on Record
- $20,250
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 sustains burns when explosive mixture ignites
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 G02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,125 | $750 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 02001 | 3383 Body Protection OSHA citation code: 3383 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $9,000 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 03001 | 3384 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 3384 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,375 | $750 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 05001 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 E01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,375 | $750 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 06001 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 F01 A2 | Serious | 7 | 6 | $18,000 | $9,000 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
Sep 19, 2005#119650802Sep 19, 2005Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119650802$7501 viol.1 violation$750 in penalties
Inspection #119650802
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 2005
- Contested
- Jan 10, 2006
- Final Order
- Aug 23, 2007
- Closed
- Oct 23, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 325
- Related Activity
- 2 accidents
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 amputates finger while using crimper
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4002 Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment OSHA citation code: 4002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $750 | Dec 19, 2005 | Jan 10, 2006 | Aug 23, 2007 |
Sep 22, 2004#125739813Sep 22, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125739813$3751 viol.1 violation$375 in penalties
Inspection #125739813
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 345
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 3601 Union Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2500.25 Maintenance of Outer Sheath | Other | 3 | - | $375 | $375 | Apr 13, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 17, 2004#125740134Feb 17, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125740134$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #125740134
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 1, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 305
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2751 San Juan Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Apr 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials OSHA citation code: 5189 D03 A | Other | 4 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Apr 29, 2004 | - | - |
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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.
12 inspections, 1999 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,274 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: other chemical product and preparation manufacturing reported 2.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 11.7%; NAICS 3259 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source