Establishment profile
DYNO NOBEL INC
500 BICKFORD RD., GRAHAM, KY, 42344
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
EIN 870409179
Summary
DYNO NOBEL INC has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 7 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DYNO NOBEL INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3259 within KY. Peer group: 37 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 78 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 DYNO NOBEL INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 DYNO NOBEL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KY — for DYNO NOBEL INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DYNO NOBEL INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 83 citations · 31S&S · 83 contractor · $135,654 proposed / $82,902 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8259512 | Beech Creek Surface Mine #2 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jul 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $52,500 | $2,500 |
| 8305018 | Beech Creek Surface Mine #2 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,080 | $5,080 |
| 8245982 | Feds Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,080 | $5,080 |
| 8325039 | Upper Rader Creek Surface Mine #1 Clay, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 8331268 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 7439907 | Millers Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 7496227 | Commissary Surface Job Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 6653845 | Bull Creek Surface Mine #1 Magoffin, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 7439902 | Millers Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 7439179 | Millers Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 8354474 | Rex Strip #1 Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,143 | $2,500 |
| 8358412 | S-2 Buckhorn Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 8906780 | Amrize Three Rivers Quarry Livingston, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,763 | $2,210 |
| 6653620 | Sugarloaf Mine No. 1 Floyd, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,282 | $2,282 |
| 7505831 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,282 | $2,282 |
| 8326038 | Engle Hollow Mine Knox, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8224292 | Bull Creek Surface Mine #1 Magoffin, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8334784 | Hartridge Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8251718 | Feds Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 7557336 | Dusty Fork Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 8220950 | Burnt Cabin #1 Johnson, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,150 |
| 8330611 | County Line Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 9147269 | Amrize Three Rivers Quarry Livingston, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| 9144502 | Midway Ohio, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,057 | $500 |
| 8258763 | Persimmon Branch Surface Mine Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 7447882 | Sugarloaf Mine No. 1 Floyd, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Dec 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8289722 | Bevins Branch Surface Mine #2 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $481 |
| 8324125 | S-2 Buckhorn Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8331238 | No 1 Breathitt, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8327331 | A M & E Coal Incorporated Mine #7 Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $555 | $555 |
| 8354489 | Highsplint Strip Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $400 |
| 7496228 | Commissary Surface Job Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Dec 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8264913 | Feds Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6658497 | S-15 Flag Knob Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8331270 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8331269 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7534191 | Knott County Mine Knott, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7534190 | Knott County Mine Knott, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7504124 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7504123 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7504122 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 7504121 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8358581 | Wolf Creek Surface #3 Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8358413 | S-2 Buckhorn Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8224777 | #3 Knott, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8330780 | Bear Branch Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 9140972 | Joe's Run Daviess, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $336 | $245 |
| 9140971 | Joe's Run Daviess, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $336 | $245 |
| 9140970 | Joe's Run Daviess, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $336 | $245 |
| 6658496 | S-15 Flag Knob Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 8255413 | Smoot Creek No. 1 Letcher, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 9147270 | Amrize Three Rivers Quarry Livingston, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 9145898 | Amrize Three Rivers Quarry Livingston, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 8334785 | Hartridge Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 4228976 | Pine Creek Mine Letcher, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6653199 | Sugarloaf Mine No. 1 Floyd, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 7505830 | Elm Lick Mine Perry, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 8235922 | Diablo West Surface Magoffin, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Feb 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 8358503 | Bear Branch Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Dec 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 9140969 | Joe's Run Daviess, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $163 | $163 |
| 4881882 | Dusty Fork Mine Knox, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 7557305 | Turkey Branch Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $131 | $131 |
| 7448520 | Johnson-Floyd Coal Company LLC Job 1 Johnson, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9261504 | Amrize Three Rivers Quarry Livingston, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8904974 | Amrize Fredonia Quarry Caldwell, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jun 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8264914 | Feds Creek Surface Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8254323 | F10 Alum Lick Floyd, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7438775 | Island Creek Surface Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7448955 | Job 17 (North) Floyd, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2007 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 7515921 | Narrow Branch Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 7418973 | Island Creek Surface Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Sep 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 7527423 | Dusty Fork Mine Knox, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2006 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $91 | $91 |
| 7437348 | Island Creek Surface Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2006 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 7531057 | Mine No 20 Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $69 | $69 |
| 7530531 | Right Fork Splint Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Feb 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $69 | $69 |
| 7438020 | Three Mile Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7438019 | Three Mile Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Nov 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7437994 | Island Creek Surface Mine #1 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7515920 | Narrow Branch Leslie, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7550609 | Right Fork Splint Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7550271 | Right Fork Splint Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Mar 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7539778 | Right Fork Splint Harlan, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 8233998 | Bevins Branch Surface Mine #2 Pike, KY contractor: Dyno Nobel | Jan 2011 | — | No | — | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DYNO NOBEL INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DYNO NOBEL INC. 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.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DYNO NOBEL INC STATE ROUTE 175 · GRAHAM, KY, 42344 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 2 | 4 | 0 | — | Oct 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2018-06-06. Most recent: 2018-06-06. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $250,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Dyno Nobel, Inc. Dyno Nobel, Inc. | Jun 2018 | plea | Environmental | Oregon | $250,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-18 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DYNO NOBEL INC 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DYNO NOBEL INC's OSHA violation history?
- DYNO NOBEL INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does DYNO NOBEL INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DYNO NOBEL INC operates in the explosives manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2. DYNO NOBEL INC's self-reported DART rate is 2.28 compared to an industry average of 1.2.