Lexington, 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, Lexington, KY has 134 employers tracked by OSHA with 143 total inspections and $304K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Lexington
Workplace safety enforcement records in Lexington, KY span 134 employers and 143 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 162 violations — a rate of 1.13 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $304K, averaging $2K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: JOHN PONCE DBA PONCE CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR alone accounts for $83K in current OSHA penalties, representing 27.2% of the citywide total. The 162 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 Lexington typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 134 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 Lexington
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHN PONCE DBA PONCE CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR Construction | 2 | 3 | $83K |
| 2 | GreenBox Heating & Air & Turba Plumbing Pros Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | LexPro Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON DBA PKY I, LLC Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | 17 | $70K |
| 5 | Kenneth McPeek Racing Stable Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | El Mariachi Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Children's Treehouse of Knowledge, Inc. Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Panther Creek Mining Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Virtulytix Information | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Pepe's Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Lexington, KY
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Lexington Baptist Temple Daycare | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Howard Johnson | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Estepp's Friendly Shell (Hot Head Burrito) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| TRANE U.S., INC. DBA TRANE | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| Carty & Carty | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| DARRELL W. STRUNK DBA STRUNK'S ROOFING & HOME IMPR | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| BROWN SPRINKLER CORPORATION | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| Almost Family Lexington | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Country Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Elaine Allen LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| FAB STEEL, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| DAVIS & PLOMIN MECHANICAL INC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Car Stereo Warehouse | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOWARD DBA CHUCK'S ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $4K |
| Popeyes | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| P & S PRODUCTS, INC. DBA MOLDING SOLUTIONS | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| NEOGEN CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| TRANE U.S. INC. DBA TRANE | Manufacturing | 5 | $4K |
| CTS Towing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| BLUE STAR PLASTICS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Southeastern Facility Maintenance | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| 1st Stop Auto Care Centers, Inc. | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Conduent | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Plumbing Systems, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Gold Star Chili | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Educare After School Adventure Club | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Bella Notte | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| THOMPSON THRIFT CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Rabbit Run Management Company, Inc | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| DAVLIN ENTERPRISES INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPEDITING, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 1 | $0 |
| Grounded All Day Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Darley Stud Management, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Dellavalle Management | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| National Academy Child Development Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Kids 'R' Kids 1 Kentucky | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| ACCUROMM U.S.A. INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| No 1 China Buffet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hilton Lexington/Downtown | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| First Choice Child Care and Learning Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Duty Precision Machinery (DPM) | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Supermercado Aguascalientes #2 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| FirstLight Homecare of Lexington | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Dismas Charities Lexington | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| ADVANCED ELEVATOR, INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Winchell's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Agave & Rye | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $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
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