Kentucky Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Kentucky filed 16 WARN Act notices in August 2012, impacting roughly 1,890 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 280% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 10 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 887 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 54 |
| Transportation | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 887 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 2 | 700 |
| Knott | 2 | 518 |
| Breathitt | 2 | 262 |
| Jefferson | 3 | 122 |
| Bourbon | 1 | 45 |
Fayette felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 700 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 3 | 704 |
| Clayhole | 2 | 262 |
| Knott County | 1 | 259 |
| Kite | 1 | 259 |
| Louisville | 4 | 167 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 10 | 992 |
| Layoff | 6 | 898 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexmark International | Lexington | 350 | Layoff | |
| 740 New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky | Lexington | 350 | Layoff | |
| Arch Coal, Inc. Knott County and Raven Complexes | Knott County | 259 | Closure | |
| 11100 HWY 7 South Kite, Kentucky | Kite | 259 | Closure | |
| Arch Coal, Inc. Flint Ridge Complex | Clayhole | 131 | Closure | |
| 264 Flint Ridge Road Clayhole, Kentucky | Clayhole | 131 | Closure | |
| Pemco World Air Services | Louisville | 64 | Closure | |
| 169 Field Maintenance Dr. Erlanger, Kentucky | 64 | Closure | ||
| Trim Masters | Louisville | 54 | Layoff | |
| 401 Enterprise Drive Nicholasville, Kentucky | 54 | Layoff | ||
| Joy Global | Louisville | 45 | Layoff | |
| 750 Industrial Drive Lebanon, Kentucky | 45 | Layoff | ||
| Arch Coal, Inc. ICG Hazard, LLC Rowdy Gap Mine | Hazard | 38 | Closure | |
| 1021 Tori Drive Hazard, Kentucky | 38 | Closure | ||
| Comair | Lexington | 4 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Lexmark International at its Lexington facility, reporting 350 affected workers. 740 New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky followed with 350 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kentucky. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.