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Louisville Water Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Louisville Water Company ranks #1,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$97,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

Louisville Water Company in Louisville, KY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $97,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Water Company 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Diversified Welding Service in Charlotte, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#1,864
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Louisville Water Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Louisville Water Company runs far above peers (14.3x 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

$97,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($97,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $97,000 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Louisville Water Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF LITTLE E…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33ASPEN VIEW HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ARCH MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MCCONNELL DOWELL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5AFFILIATED CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6GGG DEMOLITION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NORTHSTAR ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PARAMOUNT CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TRIANGLE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HILL CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GRANGER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0AYALA BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BME & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9W.M. JORDAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JAMES D. MORRISSEY, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15MANDERE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WOLGAST CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9APPLE CITY ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MCCOMAS-LACINA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BECHTEL POWER CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Louisville Water Com…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Louisville Water Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Water Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Louisville Water Company ranks #463 at $97,000 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $97,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Louisville Water Company Compares

Louisville Water Company's 2.40 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-11-07

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $19,400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

1

Willful

8.3% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$182,750

Current Penalty Amount

$97,000

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$97,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $85,750 from the initial assessment of $182,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Louisville Water Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Louisville Water Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $97,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($97,000 here).

Fortex Contractors Corporation $97,033 NJ Redtail Roofing, LLC $97,055 FL United Builders Group CO. $96,943 IL Hilltown Construction, INC. $97,175 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Township of Little Egg Harbor Department of Public Works 5 insp. Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ Aspen View Homes, LLC 5 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Arch Masonry, INC. 5 insp. Pittsburgh, PA McConnell Dowell 5 insp. Pago Pago, AS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Welding Service
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Fortex Contractors Corporation
Sicklerville, NJ
2 inspections $97,033
Redtail Roofing, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $97,055
United Builders Group CO.
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $96,943
Hilltown Construction, INC.
New Lenox, IL
5 inspections $97,175

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What to do with this record

Use Louisville Water Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Louisville Water Company against Diversified Welding Service, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Louisville Water Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Louisville Water Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Water Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Louisville Water Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Louisville Water Company have? ▼
Louisville Water Company has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $97,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Louisville Water Company had? ▼
Louisville Water Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-07 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Louisville Water Company? ▼
Louisville Water Company has been assessed $97,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $182,750 (a 46.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Louisville Water Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Louisville Water Company has 8 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Louisville Water Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Louisville Water Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Louisville Water Company operate in? ▼
Louisville Water Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Louisville Water Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Louisville Water Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Louisville Water Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Louisville Water Company ranks #1,864 (the top 5% 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 Water Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Louisville Water Company's total OSHA penalty of $97,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (14.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Diversified Welding Service in Charlotte, NC is a similar construction employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.