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Retail Trade · Catlettsburg, KY

The Barge Store

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Barge Store ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Barge Store in Catlettsburg, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Barge Store 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery in Ionia, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How The Barge Store compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Barge Store sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Barge Store.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRV WORLD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME STATION AUTO, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WARE-BUTLER BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOMEZ SUPERMARKET CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALDI INC. (WISCONSIN), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED JACKET ORCHARDS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SINGH & KAUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HIBBETT SPORTING GOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SECURITY LUMBER & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAGIC CITY CYCLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIRE COUNTRY OF JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIPARI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUERTO RICO APPAREL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HART MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENE'S HARDWARE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TIRE WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1The Barge Store, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
The Barge Store has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Barge Store in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Barge Store ranks #1,932 at $2,700 current penalty.

How The Barge Store Compares

The Barge Store's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2011-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$7,140

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

62.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,440 from the initial assessment of $7,140. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How The Barge Store compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Barge Store Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $2,700 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Barge Store, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery $2,700 MI American Lumber Company $2,700 CA Vitacost.Com, INC. $2,700 NV Schutt's Apple Mill and Country Store, INC. $2,700 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RV World, LLC 2 insp. West Coxsackie, NY Home Station Auto, LLC. 2 insp. Home, PA Ware-Butler Building Supply 2 insp. Orrington, ME Gomez Supermarket Corporation 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery
Ionia, MI
2 inspections $2,700
American Lumber Company
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $2,700
Vitacost.Com, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $2,700
Schutt's Apple Mill and Country Store, INC.
Webster, NY
2 inspections $2,700
Macy's Puerto Rico INC
San Juan, PR
4 inspections $2,700

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What to do with this record

Use The Barge Store's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Barge Store against L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Barge Store's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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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 The Barge Store safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Barge Store's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Barge Store have? ▼
The Barge Store has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has The Barge Store had? ▼
The Barge Store has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2011-02-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Barge Store? ▼
The Barge Store has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,140 (a 62.2% reduction).
Does The Barge Store have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Barge Store has 5 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 The Barge Store operate in? ▼
The Barge Store operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Barge Store rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Barge Store ranks #70,806 (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 The Barge Store's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Barge Store's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, L & J Garage LLC DBA Discount Tire and Battery in Ionia, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $2,700 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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