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Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy ranks #79,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,625
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy in Union, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clean Water Services in Hillsboro, OR is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,625 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#79,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,625 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTAR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLESTON WATER SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARYLAND ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEONTA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANCHESTER-WATER WAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MANNSVILLE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WYANDOTTE MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASTLETON VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILL OF TRUMANSBURG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEWANEE UTILITY-ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WARSAW VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONAWANDA TN WATER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Duke Energy Kentucky…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy is the #696 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,625).

How Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy Compares

Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2010-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $813 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,625

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,875 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $1,625 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $813 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,625 here).

Clean Water Services $1,625 OR Cabo Rojo Gas y Muebleria Amistad INC $1,623 PR Old Town Water District $1,650 ME PNM $1,600 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Clayton Borough Water Department 2 insp. Clayton, NJ Modesto Irrigation District 2 insp. Modesto, CA Sioux City, City of: Public Works 2 insp. Sioux City, IA Westar Energy, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clean Water Services
Hillsboro, OR
4 inspections $1,625
Cabo Rojo Gas y Muebleria Amistad INC
Mayaguez, PR
2 inspections $1,623
City of Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo, TX
0 inspections $0
Old Town Water District
Old Town, ME
3 inspections $1,650
PNM
Albuquerque, NM
6 inspections $1,600

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy have? ▼
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy had? ▼
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2010-08-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy? ▼
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy has been assessed $1,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy operate in? ▼
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy ranks #79,948 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Duke Energy Kentucky, INC. DBA Duke Energy's total OSHA penalty of $1,625 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clean Water Services in Hillsboro, OR is a similar utilities employer with $1,625 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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