68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC is a other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing employer in LOUISVILLE, KY. Federal records show 20 OSHA inspections with 16 violations and $45,450 in penalties. 5 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC

4400 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40211

325180 — Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

125 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

16 violations

$45,450 in penalties

Violations across 3 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

5 fatalities1 hospitalizations1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

1.2

Industry Avg DART

0.7

Self-Reported DART

8.7

Self-Reported TRIR

12.2

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$45,450

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

23 years

Last Activity

201 days ago

Inspection Rate

0.9/yr

Violation Rate

0.7/yr

Violation Severity Mix

81% serious$2,841 avg per violation$2,273 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPANLRB$85,950 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+11

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Accident

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 40% of inspections

Recidivism: 6 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

97%

Worse than most peers

vs 33 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

97%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

Representation (Union)

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

EPA Penalties

$40,500

Status: Significant Violation

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC's OSHA violation history?: 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $45,450 in total penalties.
How does 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC's safety record compare to its industry?: 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC operates in the other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2. 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC's self-reported DART rate is 8.71 compared to an industry average of 0.7.
Has 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 5 fatality investigations involving 68454 - CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC.