Establishment profile
OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC
1100 BROOKS INDUSTRIAL ROAD, SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065
Operated by Matalco (U.S.), Inc
331314 — Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
EIN 611068510
Summary
OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC has accumulated 61 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $15,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 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 · 32 citations in this view · $15,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 4 | 4 | $1,140 | Jun 1973 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A | 4 | 1 | $60 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 3 | 3 | $4,540 | Jun 1973 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $7,420 | Nov 1986 | Oct 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $45 | Jun 1973 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1973 | Jan 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1973 | Aug 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A04 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 1 | 1 | $420 | Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $180 | Dec 1984 | Dec 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IXC0 | 1 | 1 | $40 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 E01 | 1 | 1 | $40 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 IVD0 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IIB0 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1973 | Jun 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3313 within KY. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 61 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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 128 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 OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for Matalco (U.S.), Inc, 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 Matalco (U.S.), Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 51 cases · 48 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-044677 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Jan 2009 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044298 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044208 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044169 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044148 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044063 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044016 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043958 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043929 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043856 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043849 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043848 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043847 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043846 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043845 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043825 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043824 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043823 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043822 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043814 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043813 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043812 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043811 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043810 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043809 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043808 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043807 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043806 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043801 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043797 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043796 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043795 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043794 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043793 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043792 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043791 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043790 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-RD-002149 | Representation election | Aug 2007 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043765 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043740 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043694 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043693 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043692 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043691 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043659 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043658 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043637 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043552 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-RC-018078 | Representation election | Jul 2006 | Aug 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-042932 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-RC-018076 | Representation election | Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM 1100 BROOKS INDUSTRIAL RD · SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 2006 | 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-19 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2011-09-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-06-29 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,575 | |
| 2007-06-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-01 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | |
| 1993-06-30 | Planned | 6 | 3 | $500 | |
| 1992-06-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1989-12-05 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $240 | |
| 1986-11-06 | Planned | 9 | 2 | $840 | |
| 1985-10-10 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-03-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-06-18 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $180 | |
| 1973-07-27 | Follow-up | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-06-13 | Complaint | 26 | — | $315 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Matalco (U.S.), Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Matalco (U.S.), Inc across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Related searches
- All Matalco (U.S.), Inc locationsParent rollup
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- Employers in KYState-wide enforcement data
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Matalco (U.S.), Inc.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC's OSHA violation history?
- OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 61 violations and $15,550 in total penalties.
- How does OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC operates in the secondary smelting and alloying of aluminum industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM COMPANY LLC's self-reported DART rate is 2.06 compared to an industry average of 2.