Hopkinsville, Kentucky · All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining · NAICS 212399
Superior Graphite Co has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Kentucky, the first in 1991.
OSHA's last visit started on Jun 7, 2023 on a referral, in Hopkinsville.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 28 citation items: 21 serious and 7 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $73,720 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $57,070, down 23%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.178, forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (4 items).
For context, across all mining and oil and gas employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,886. Superior Graphite Co averages $3,812 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Superior Graphite Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,750 | $2,625 | Jul 6, 2023 | Final |
4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Nov 15, 2016 | Final |
4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(iib) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,250 | $3,400 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $4,250 | $2,125 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $4,250 | $2,125 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $850 | $425 | Dec 10, 2014 | Closed |
254 North Cherokee Trace Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $3,750 | $3,750 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2014 | Closed |
4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4021 Calvin Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 31, 1991: Two employees injured in confined space accident
Employee #1 entered a 9 ft deep furnace that measured between 42 in. and 33 in. in diameter to retrieve a broken electrode. Employee #1 was overcome by nitrogen gas. Employee #2 attempted to rescue him and also fell unconscious. Both men we re rescued by the local fire department.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Serious | $720 | $720 | Mar 16, 1992 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Hopkinsville site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 71 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.5 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior graphite Hopkinsville · 2025 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Superior Graphite KY Hopkinsville · 2017 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 6.0 | 1.5 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2)
(2) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 301 Incident Report? You must complete an OSHA 301 Incident Report form, or an equivalent form, for each recordable injury or illness entered on the OSHA 300 Log.
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
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