Owensboro, 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, Owensboro, KY has 46 employers tracked by OSHA with 69 total inspections and $102K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Owensboro
Workplace safety enforcement records in Owensboro, KY span 46 employers and 69 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.5 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 97 violations — a rate of 1.41 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $102K, averaging $2K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Help At Home alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 97 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 Owensboro typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 46 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 Owensboro
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Help At Home Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Wasabi Express Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Green River District Health Department Public Administration | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Evergreen Lawn Care Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | EAGLE SERVICES CORPORATION Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 5 | $18K |
| 7 | YAGER MATERIALS CORP Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | 2 | $17K |
| 8 | OWENSBORO GRAIN COMPANY, LLC Manufacturing | 3 | 5 | $15K |
| 9 | MDT Services Group Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Vanguard Utility Service Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Owensboro, KY
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help At Home | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Wasabi Express | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Green River District Health Department | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| Evergreen Lawn Care | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| EAGLE SERVICES CORPORATION | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $18K |
| YAGER MATERIALS CORP | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $17K |
| OWENSBORO GRAIN COMPANY, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $15K |
| MDT Services Group | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Vanguard Utility Service Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Home Instead Senior Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Little Caesar Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Papa Grande Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Derby Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Vanguard Utility Service, Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| HAUSNER HARD CHROME OF KENTUCKY INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| KENTUCKY MIRROR AND PLATE GLASS COMPANY | Construction | 1 | $0 |
| Ruiz Harvesting | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| RAMIRO GUERRERO DBA GUERRERO MASONRY & CONSTRUCTIO | Construction | 3 | $6K |
| Motel 6 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| BOARMAN BROS. MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| MARCO CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| EVANSVILLE MARINE SERVICE, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| Animal Crackers Nursery & Day School, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| LAFARGE CEMENT | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $4K |
| Owensboro Medical Practice, PLLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| YELLOW BANKS RIVER TERMINAL | Transportation & Warehousing | 5 | $3K |
| Independence Bank | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| BOARMAN BROS MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| GREENWORKS RECYCLING LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $3K |
| CALHOUN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| OWENSBORO RIVERPORT AUTHORITY | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $2K |
| UNILEVER SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $2K |
| YAGER MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| Goodwood Brewing Company | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| KENTUCKY BUILDING SYSTEMS LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| YAGER MATERIALS, MAIN WHARF #1 | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 4 | $2K |
| Books-A-Million | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Don Moore Hyundai | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES-ELMER SMITH STATION | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| SOUTHERN STATES RIVER TERMINAL | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| DANCO CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 5 | $0 |
| OMICO, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| YAGER MATERIALS, LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| YAGER MATERIALS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| WESTERFIELD ELECTRIC LLC | 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.
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