Manufacturing · Rancho Cordova, CA

Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC ranks #80,670 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,545
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#80,670
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,545. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC 6 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,670 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Venchurs Vehicle Systems in Adrian, MI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#80,670
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,545 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAURECIA EMISSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45BIEWER-WISCONSIN SAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16FASHION, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MOUNTAIRE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WISE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1GEORGIA PACIFIC CONS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3WHIRLPOOL CORP. MARI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4FRITO-LAY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MARK STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8AXIS PIPE AND TUBE, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14INTERNATIONAL CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12WEST VIRGINIA STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CARDINAL GLASS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6ALLEGHENY BRADFORD C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0SINCLAIR & RUSH, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40GENERAL ENGINEERING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19ALLIANCE INTERIORS L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16SIERRA PACKAGING & C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6AMTEC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28Ampac Fine Chemicals…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC sits at penalty rank #30,898 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,545 assessed).

How Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC Compares

Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2025-01-08

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$258

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $258 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,825

Current Penalty Amount

$1,545

Penalty Reduction

15.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $280 from the initial assessment of $1,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,545 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $258 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC have?
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,545.
How many OSHA inspections has Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC had?
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2025-01-08. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC?
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC has been assessed $1,545 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,825 (a 15.3% reduction).
What industry does Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC operate in?
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC ranks #80,670 (the lower 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 Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,545 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Venchurs Vehicle Systems in Adrian, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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