Establishment profile
KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY
25 MULLINS STATION RD., MOUNT VERNON, KY, 40456
325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
Summary
KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 9 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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.
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)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. 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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KY — for KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY, 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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY 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. 10 citations · 1S&S · 10 contractor · $829 proposed / $829 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9131396 | Lowsplint Surface Bell, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9131395 | Lowsplint Surface Bell, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9131394 | Lowsplint Surface Bell, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8280745 | Job 51 Pike, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8335204 | #1 Strip Mine Bell, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6103778 | SOUTHEAST KY STONE Pulaski, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7782061 | FLEMINGSBURG QUARRY Fleming, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7782060 | FLEMINGSBURG QUARRY Fleming, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7782059 | FLEMINGSBURG QUARRY Fleming, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7782058 | FLEMINGSBURG QUARRY Fleming, KY contractor: Kentucky Powder Company | Jan 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. 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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-22 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-05-03 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in explosives manufacturing within KY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLCCALVERT CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- DYNO NOBEL INCGRAHAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRANDYWINE EXPLOSIVES AND SUPPLY INCPARIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- DAICEL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA, INC.BEAVER DAM — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY 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 KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- KENTUCKY POWDER COMPANY operates in the explosives manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.