Summary
CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO has accumulated 89 OSHA violations across 25 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $77,680 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 13 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3313 within KY. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 89 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2020 | Crane Load,Crane Operator,Head,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-13 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 4 | $14,000 | |
| 2020-03-27 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-12-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-05-11 | Accident | 12 | 8 | $20,000 | |
| 2012-06-18 | Referral | 7 | 7 | $13,775 | |
| 2012-06-05 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $4,100 | |
| 2010-03-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-10-17 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-25 | Complaint | 12 | 8 | $11,800 | |
| 2003-04-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-01-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-10-30 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $3,250 | |
| 1997-05-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-09 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $4,225 | |
| 1996-02-01 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $3,250 | |
| 1994-05-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-17 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $300 | |
| 1991-07-08 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $1,040 | |
| 1991-06-18 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1991-03-07 | Planned | 12 | 4 | $980 | |
| 1986-02-19 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $420 | |
| 1983-02-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO's OSHA violation history?
- CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO has 25 OSHA inspections on record with 89 violations and $77,680 in total penalties.
- Has CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO.