ATLAS POWDER COMPANY
BURNING GROUND AREA, REYNOLDS, PA 18252 · NAICS 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jun 13, 1991#109368506Jun 13, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#109368506$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #109368506
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 210
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Ether | 8 | 0.1195 - 55.3051 | ppm |
| n-Amyl Acetate | 8 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Nov 29, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 22, 1991#109364091Jan 22, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#109364091$2,2207 viol.7 violations$2,220 in penalties
Inspection #109364091
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 210
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,220
- Penalties on Record
- $2,220
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- Industry
- 325920 Explosives 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $720 | $720 | Apr 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $180 | $180 | Apr 20, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $270 | $270 | Apr 27, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $450 | $450 | Apr 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | May 1, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 21, 1990#18224576Mar 21, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#18224576$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18224576
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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.
Jan 9, 1990#18225011Jan 9, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#18225011$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18225011
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 27, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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.
Oct 7, 1988#627224Oct 7, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#627224$20,94025 viol.25 violations$20,940 in penalties
Inspection #627224
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1989
- Contested
- Apr 17, 1989
- Final Order
- Jul 19, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 19, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,900
- Penalties on Record
- $20,940
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 6 | 0 | f/cc |
| Nitric Acid | 21P / 1A | 0.28 - 0.38 | ppm |
| Nitroglycerin | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 8 | 15 | $1,000 | $900 | Sep 1, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 16 | 25 | $1,000 | $900 | Sep 1, 1990 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B01 IIIA1 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $810 | Jul 1, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $500 | $450 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01006 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 B01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $900 | $810 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01007 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 G02 IIIA | Serious | 3 | 2 | $900 | $810 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 7, 1988#627174Oct 7, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#627174$14,06037 viol.37 violations$14,060 in penalties
Inspection #627174
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1989
- Contested
- Apr 17, 1989
- Final Order
- Jul 19, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 37
- Violation Types
- 25 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $14,060
- Site Address
- Atlas Powder Complex, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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 (6 of 37 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $540 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $720 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $450 | Mar 29, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $360 | Apr 13, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01005A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 7 | 10 | $900 | $810 | Apr 23, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
| 01005B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1989 | Apr 17, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 37 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties5 citations, $3,500 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 5 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | #109364091 | Apr 17, 1991 | - | - | - |
Showing the 1 FTA rows present in the first 6 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 5 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 5, 1987#100390384May 5, 1987Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#100390384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100390384
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 14, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Burning Ground Area, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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.
May 16, 1984#1130921May 16, 1984Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#1130921$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1130921
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 12, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- No Street Address, Reynolds, PA 18252
- 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.
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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.
8 inspections, 1984 to 1991. 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.
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,274 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.