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Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,250
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives in Apple Valley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Joe Yoder in Marshall, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,250 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,250 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFISKE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ACTION CONCRETE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADRIAN TORRES DBA A …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUB & DAN CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ALFREDO SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTURY COMMUNITIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPE ROMAIN CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23EC SIDING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MR HOME REPAIRS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JTS CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CABRERA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNITED PUMP & TANK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED RENOVATIONS LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DANIEL GUILLEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRUEELITE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAVAZOS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GTH, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIVE STAR QUALITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRC CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEBARA DEVELOPERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives sits at penalty rank #12,856 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,250 assessed).

How Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives Compares

Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-15

Last Inspection

2014-08-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,625 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

1

Willful

50.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,200

Current Penalty Amount

$7,250

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,950 from the initial assessment of $12,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $7,250 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,625 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,250 here).

Modern Exterior LLC $7,250 WI MMM Carpentry, LLC $7,250 MD Joe Yoder $7,250 IL Salas Homes LLC $7,250 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Fiske Incorporated 2 insp. Keenesburg, CO Action Concrete Construction, INC. 2 insp. Panama City Beach, FL Adrian Torres DBA a & E Roofing 2 insp. Wichita, KS Rub & Dan Construction, L.L.C. 2 insp. Frederick, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Modern Exterior LLC
Pewaukee, WI
2 inspections $7,250
MMM Carpentry, LLC
Jessup, MD
2 inspections $7,250
Joe Yoder
Marshall, IL
2 inspections $7,250
Salas Homes LLC
Las Cruces, NM
2 inspections $7,250
Branscum Construction Company INC
Russell Springs, KY
2 inspections $7,250

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives have? ▼
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives had? ▼
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-15 and the most recent on 2014-08-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives? ▼
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives has been assessed $7,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,200 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives has 1 serious violations, 1 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives operate in? ▼
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives ranks #44,380 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alpha Dyno Nobel DBA Alpha Explosives's total OSHA penalty of $7,250 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joe Yoder in Marshall, IL is a similar construction employer with $7,250 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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