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
Ishonch Janitorial Service Erlanger 0 $0
Fat Patty's (Ashland) Ashland 0 $0
Metro PCS Louisville 0 $0
TAYLOR MOTORS, INC FORT CAMPBELL 3 $16K
Bistro 42 Prospect 0 $0
Gypsum Express LTD Ghent 0 $0
Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center Fort Mitchell 0 $0
Valhalla Post Acute LOUISVILLE 0 $0
C.J. Michel Industrial Services Nicholasville 0 $0
DURO BAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY WALTON 4 $16K
SUPERIOR TASKING ADVANTAGE CONTRACTING, INC. FORT KNOX 2 $16K
Quality Inn Suites Erlanger 0 $0
Cardinal Office Products Frankfort 0 $0
Huddle House Scottsville 0 $0
Unique Tanning & Gifts Corbin 0 $0
WATCO COMPANIES, LLC GHENT 2 $15K
Modern Care Campbellsville 0 $0
Marion County Industries Lebanon 0 $0
SALMON CONSTRUCTION INC MURRAY 2 $15K
Tamarlane Industries, Inc. BEAVER DAM 0 $0
COMEFRI USA INC HOPKINSVILLE 3 $15K
Imperial House Louisville 0 $0
TCO, LLC CORBIN 2 $15K
PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORPORATION LOUISVILLE 4 $15K
MELLWOOD BUILDING COMPANY LLC LOUISVILLE 2 $15K
Ackerman Professional Coatings, LLC Louisville 0 $0
Tompkinsville Inn Tompkinsville 0 $0
Crossroads Lawn and Garden Benton 0 $0
Anodyne Services, Inc. Covington 0 $0
CONCO INC LOUISVILLE 4 $15K
Metro by T-Mobile Hopkinsville 0 $0
OWENSBORO GRAIN COMPANY, LLC OWENSBORO 3 $15K
GEO Consultants Kevil 0 $0
ROOFING SOLUTIONS INC FAIRDALE 2 $15K
Strong Minds Child Development Center, LLC Bellevue 0 $0
ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS, LLC LEWISPORT 5 $14K
Best Western Paducah Inn Paducah 0 $0
MDT Services Group Owensboro 0 $0
Popeye's - Florence, KY Florence 0 $0
P & P Farms Shelbyville 0 $0
A Southern Roofing and Home Improvement Comp. Louisville 0 $0
Mortenson Family Dental Center - Versailles, Versailles 0 $0
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY COLUMBUS 5 $14K
RCB FARMS CAVE CITY 2 $0
LGC Hospitality Staffing Louisville 0 $0
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC LOUISVILLE 9 $14K
KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL ASHLAND 2 $14K
RENEWABLE CONTRACTORS INC LOUISVILLE 2 $14K
DONALD STAPLETON DBA DONALD STAPLETON CONSTRUCTION ASHLAND 2 $14K
CITY OF FLATWOODS KENTUCKY FLATWOODS 2 $14K
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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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