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Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC in Louisville, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Genco Distribution Systems in Edwardsville, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CO-ALLIANCE, LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24AMERICAN INTERMODAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RELIABLE OF MIAMI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AVERITT EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNX FBO FORT LAUDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2G & H TOWING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HANSEN STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PFLUG PACKAGING & FU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASK BROTHERS TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VIRGINIA INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WEBSTAURANT STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEITH TITUS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNRISE SHIPPING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREYHOUND LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SSA TERMINALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2I. JANVEY & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Louisville Mega Cave…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC ranks #3,094 at $2,400 current penalty.

How Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC Compares

Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-04

Last Inspection

2011-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $2,400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

First Student, INC. $2,400 AK Fedex Freight, INC. $2,400 MD Genco Distribution Systems $2,400 IL Ocean Cold LLC $2,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 2 insp. Newark, DE CO-Alliance, LLP 2 insp. Jackson, OH American Intermodal Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Baltimore, MD Reliable of Miami INC. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

First Student, INC.
North Pole, AK
3 inspections $2,400
Fedex Freight, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $2,400
Genco Distribution Systems
Edwardsville, IL
2 inspections $2,400
Usps
Bell Gardens, CA
0 inspections $0
Ocean Cold LLC
Westport, WA
2 inspections $2,400

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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 Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC have? ▼
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC had? ▼
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-04 and the most recent on 2011-08-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC? ▼
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC 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 Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC operate in? ▼
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 487990). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC ranks #73,377 (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 Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Louisville Mega Cavern, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Genco Distribution Systems in Edwardsville, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,400 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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