Establishment profile
HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC
3653 ST HWY 773, HITCHINS, KY, 41146
327120 — Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
Summary
HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $18,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 71st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $18,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Nov 2006 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Nov 2006 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | $500 | Nov 2006 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 2031.002 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G01 IA | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3271 within KY. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. 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 HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. 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 1, 2006 | ROTATING PARTS,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,MIXER,FALL,LOST BALANCEFatality | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. 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 HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-07 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $9,450 | |
| 2007-10-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-09-18 | Referral | 15 | 13 | $3,000 | |
| 2006-08-02 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $5,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in clay building material and refractories manufacturing within KY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC 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 HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC's OSHA violation history?
- HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $18,250 in total penalties.
- How does HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC operates in the clay building material and refractories manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.
- Has HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving HITCHINS REFRACTORIES LLC.