Kentucky
As of 2024, Kentucky has 1,595 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,868 total inspections and $5.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $22.9M in back wages across 965 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About Kentucky
Federal workplace enforcement in Kentucky covers 1,595 employers with 1,868 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 3,168 violations statewide, yielding 1.70 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 $22.9M in back wages across 965 cases — an average of $24K 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 and refreshed monthly. 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.
Kentucky has 965 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $22.9M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $24K.
Top Violators in Kentucky
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total 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 | Krispy Kreme (Louisville) | 0 | 0 | $594K |
| 8 | Fiesta Time Amigos, Inc. (PROSPECT) | 0 | 0 | $577K |
| 9 | American Security Program (Covington) | 0 | 0 | $277K |
| 10 | TechFlyte, LLC (Louisville) | 0 | 0 | $269K |
| 11 | Coalburg Enterprises, Inc. (Lovely) | 0 | 0 | $263K |
| 12 | FIRST MARINE, LLC, A DIVISION OF WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC., ASSUMED NAME FOR WRBM, LLC (CALVERT CITY) | 2 | 35 | $247K |
| 13 | Asian Buffet (Shelbyville) | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 14 | El Nopal (Louisville) | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 15 | Cumberland Behavior Group (Somerset) | 0 | 0 | $226K |
| 16 | B & F Contracting, Inc. (Ashland) | 0 | 0 | $213K |
| 17 | West Sixth Nulu (LOUISVILLE) | 0 | 0 | $204K |
| 18 | Home Instead (Bowling Green) | 0 | 0 | $201K |
| 19 | Akima Technical Solutions, LLC (ATS) (Fort Campbell) | 0 | 0 | $188K |
| 20 | PRIDE INDUSTRIES (FORT CAMPBELL) | 3 | 6 | $180K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.