Ashland, KY
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Ashland, KY has 19 employers tracked by OSHA with 27 total inspections and $119K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Ashland
Workplace safety enforcement records in Ashland, KY span 19 employers and 27 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 33 violations — a rate of 1.22 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $119K, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: B & F Contracting, Inc. alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 33 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Ashland typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 19 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Ashland
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B & F Contracting, Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | AK STEEL CORPORATION Manufacturing | 8 | 7 | $48K |
| 3 | Air Extreme Heating & Cooling Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Fat Patty's (Ashland) Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL Manufacturing | 2 | 3 | $14K |
| 6 | DONALD STAPLETON DBA DONALD STAPLETON CONSTRUCTION Construction | 2 | 4 | $14K |
| 7 | KES ACQUISITION CO DBA KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL Manufacturing | 2 | 7 | $14K |
| 8 | CLAY PIPELINE, INC Construction | 3 | 3 | $12K |
| 9 | ASHLAND WINNELSON CO. Retail Trade | 2 | 5 | $12K |
| 10 | Fat Patty's Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Ashland, KY
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & F Contracting, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| AK STEEL CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 8 | $48K |
| Air Extreme Heating & Cooling | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Fat Patty's (Ashland) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL | Manufacturing | 2 | $14K |
| DONALD STAPLETON DBA DONALD STAPLETON CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $14K |
| KES ACQUISITION CO DBA KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL | Manufacturing | 2 | $14K |
| CLAY PIPELINE, INC | Construction | 3 | $12K |
| ASHLAND WINNELSON CO. | Retail Trade | 2 | $12K |
| Fat Patty's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Ultimate Treatment Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Jimmy John's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MULLINS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Workman And Sons Plumbing | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Tri City Ice | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Mason and Dixon Tower Technology LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MCKINNEY TIRE WAREHOUSE, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $500 |
| STEIN INC OF KENTUCKY | Manufacturing | 2 | $500 |
| CTB INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.