State enforcement profile · #44 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Kentucky
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kentucky has 1,621 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 1,881 OSHA inspections and $5.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $24.8M in back wages across 993 enforcement cases.
- 1,621
- Employers
- 1,881
- Inspections
- $5.7M
- OSHA penalties
- $24.8M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Kentucky ranks #44 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 3,171 violations cited across 1,881 inspections and $24.8M in wages recovered for workers.
- #44
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.69
- violations per inspection
- $4K
- avg penalty per employer
- 993
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Kentucky's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Kentucky averages 1.69 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Kentucky's single worst-cited employer in full detail. United Eletric Company record
- Compare Kentucky against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Nebraska record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Kentucky
Federal workplace enforcement in Kentucky covers 1,621 employers with 1,881 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 3,171 violations statewide, yielding 1.69 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $5.7M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $24.8M in back wages across 993 cases - an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Kentucky ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$3,523 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Kentucky
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Eletric Company Louisville | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| 2 | New Model Logistics, LLC Simpsonville | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| 3 | United Electric Co. Louisville | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| 4 | Winit America, Inc. Hebron | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| 5 | FCI Federal, Inc. Williamsburg | 0 | 0 | $810K |
| 6 | FCI Federal, Inc. Williamsburg | 0 | 0 | $804K |
| 7 | Senture London | 0 | 0 | $615K |
| 8 | Krispy Kreme Louisville | 0 | 0 | $594K |
| 9 | Fiesta Time Amigos, Inc. Prospect | 0 | 0 | $577K |
| 10 | Dauenhauer Plumbing Louisville | 0 | 0 | $362K |
| 11 | American Security Program Covington | 0 | 0 | $277K |
| 12 | TechFlyte, LLC Louisville | 0 | 0 | $269K |
| 13 | Coalburg Enterprises, Inc. Lovely | 0 | 0 | $263K |
| 14 | First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC Calvert City | 2 | 35 | $247K |
| 15 | Steve Asmussen Louisville | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 16 | Asian Buffet Shelbyville | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 17 | El Nopal Louisville | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 18 | Cumberland Behavior Group Somerset | 0 | 0 | $226K |
| 19 | B & F Contracting, Inc. Ashland | 0 | 0 | $213K |
| 20 | West Sixth Nulu Louisville | 0 | 0 | $204K |
All employers in Kentucky
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Industries in Kentucky
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Kentucky.
Top Cities in Kentucky
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Kentucky (of 61 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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