States

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.

1,595
Employers
1,868
Inspections
3,168
Violations
$5.7M
Penalties
965
WHD Cases
$22.9M
Back Wages

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.

Wage & Hour Division Enforcement

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

All Employers in Kentucky

Employer City Inspections Penalty
Nelson County Industries Bardstown 0 $0
Andy Newton Finchville 0 $0
FIRST MARINE, LLC CALVERT CITY 6 $47K
Noah's Ark Childcare & Learning Center, LLC Frankfort 0 $0
Kids Kozy Korner Louisville 0 $0
Verastegui Brothers Masonry Taylorsville 0 $0
Classic Drywall, LLC Richmond 0 $0
Senor Iguanas Louisville 0 $0
Cellular Express, Inc. Stanton 0 $0
Cellular Express, Inc. Walton 0 $0
R & R FABRICATORS & ERECTORS INC. LOUISVILLE 3 $45K
Johnathan Day Paint Lick 0 $0
Benison Hiring Services Pikeville 0 $0
AMP Plastics of Kentucky, LLC Danville 0 $0
NWK Construction, Inc. Harrodsburg 0 $0
El Jalisco Williamstown 0 $0
Galt House Hotel & Suites Louisville 0 $0
Subway Louisville 0 $0
Mike Maker Racing Louisville 0 $0
Progreen Polished Concrete Louisville 0 $0
Community Alternatives West Virginia Louisville 0 $0
Virtulytix Lexington 0 $0
HUTCO, INC. CALVERT CITY 2 $40K
Sunergos Coffee Louisville 0 $0
Lucky Garden Central City 0 $0
Four Tigers, LLC Paris 0 $0
COMMONWEALTH ALUMINUM LEWISPORT, LLC LEWISPORT 3 $39K
OMAR OMAYO HERNANDEZ LOUISVILLE 2 $39K
J-Town Beach LOUISVILLE 0 $0
Mike Osbourn Lawn Care Shepherdsville 0 $0
CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO. LOUISVILLE 3 $38K
Henson Construction Louisville 0 $0
Alice Correll Somerset 0 $0
Jiffy Lube Winchester 0 $0
Saber Management Louisville 0 $0
Radiant Networks Louisville 0 $0
Wiltshire Pantry LOUISVILLE 0 $0
Pepe's Georgetown 0 $0
MR. ROOF LOUISVILLE, LLC LOUISVILLE 4 $36K
MARTINREA HOPKINSVILLE LLC HOPKINSVILLE 3 $36K
Pepe's Lexington 0 $0
JASON MICHAELS DBA PRIME VENTURES RUSSELLVILLE 2 $35K
Oshii Sushi Louisville 0 $0
T& D Solutions Clay 0 $0
New Hope Counseling and Recovery London 0 $0
Subway Middlesboro 0 $0
Basham Painting Leitchfield 0 $0
HOT HEAD BURRITOS Erlanger 0 $0
Crabb Farms Inc. Smithfield 0 $0
Estepp's Friendly Shell LEXINGTON 0 $0
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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

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