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Manufacturing · Rancho Cordova, CA

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC ranks #4,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty4% serious
$55,555
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#4,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,555. 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 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 52 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fansteel Wellman Dynamics in Creston, IA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $55,527 in current penalties.

7.4
violations per inspection
3.8%
of violations were serious
#4,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (7.4 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 above peers (3.5x 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

$55,555 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,555) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,555 $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 both7.07.077.07.0023.346.670.093.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRESCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34TRAVIS PATTERN & FOU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40POLYMER INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17STERLING DIE & ENGIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 65ASSOCIATED MILK PROD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31OLSON PRECAST COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29WESTFIELD ELECTROPLA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13FRANK CHERVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30AURORA PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3TESKE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TIGERTON LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 46CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 89SEKISUI VOLTEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 44MITTERNIGHT BOILER W…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20RUTLAND PLASTIC TECH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19STANDARD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34NISSHINBO AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32Ampac Fine Chemicals…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 52
Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC ranks #2,242 at $55,555 current penalty.

How Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC Compares

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC's 7.43 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 above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-12-06

Last Inspection

2019-03-28

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,936

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. That's $7,936 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

3.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

50

Other-Than-Serious

96.2% 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

$155,495

Current Penalty Amount

$55,555

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $99,940 from the initial assessment of $155,495. 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 7 2.6
Violations 52 8.0
Total Penalty $55,555 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,936 $6,093
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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.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,555 here).

Kitchen Design Innovations, INC. $55,543 GA Musashi Auto Parts Michigan INC $55,580 MI Fansteel Wellman Dynamics $55,527 IA Premier Aluminum, LLC $55,524 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Resco Products, INC. 7 insp. Tarentum, PA Travis Pattern & Foundry INC 7 insp. Spokane, WA Polymer Industries, LLC 7 insp. Henagar, AL Sterling Die & Engineering INC 7 insp. Macomb, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kitchen Design Innovations, INC.
Marietta, GA
4 inspections $55,543
Musashi Auto Parts Michigan INC
Battle Creek, MI
15 inspections $55,580
Fansteel Wellman Dynamics
Creston, IA
7 inspections $55,527
Premier Aluminum, LLC
Racine, WI
12 inspections $55,524
Whirlpool Corporation
Marion, OH
4 inspections $55,586

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 7 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above 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 52 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,555.
How many OSHA inspections has Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC had? ▼
Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-06 and the most recent on 2019-03-28. This averages 7.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC? ▼
Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC has been assessed $55,555 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $155,495 (a 64.3% reduction).
Does Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC has 2 serious 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 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 #4,401 (the top 5% 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 $55,555 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fansteel Wellman Dynamics in Creston, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,527 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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