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
Straight Line Masonry Construction, Inc. London 0 $0
Burleson Lawn Care Williamsport 0 $0
Agave & Rye Covington 0 $0
THE OKONITE COMPANY, INC. RICHMOND 6 $12K
Maple Ridge Custom Services Harrodsburg 0 $0
GUARDIAN AUTOMOTIVE TRIM, INC. DBA SRG GLOBAL MOREHEAD 5 $12K
Little Caesar Pizza OWENSBORO 0 $0
WinStar Farm Versailles 0 $0
CLAY PIPELINE, INC ASHLAND 3 $12K
BORGELLA MEDICAL CENTER, PLLC DBA REGAL MED SPA ELIZABETHTOWN 2 $12K
ASHLAND WINNELSON CO. ASHLAND 2 $12K
OHIO VALLEY BAG & BURLAP CO DBA OVASCO INDUSTRIES LOUISVILLE 2 $12K
John's Discount Liquor & Tobacco Frankfort 0 $0
Wood Group USA, Inc. Louisville 0 $0
Subway Lexington 0 $0
MIGEL CRUZ NEW HAVEN 2 $12K
Masala Lexington 0 $0
Emerald Therapy Center � Information Age PADUCAH 0 $0
Golden Apple Fruit Market Lexington 0 $0
Papa Grande Mexican Restaurant OWENSBORO 0 $0
Bluegrass Cellular Scottsville 0 $0
PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORPORATION MAYFIELD 3 $12K
FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES Lexington 0 $0
Wendy's Fort Mitchell 0 $0
Biederman Education Centers Florence 0 $0
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville 0 $0
McGuire's Brickhouse Restaurant Prestonsburg 0 $0
Shogun Japanese Steak and Sushi Murray 0 $0
UNIPAK LLC LOUISVILLE 2 $11K
PTL, Inc. Murray 0 $0
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant Lexington 0 $0
ALBAAD USA INC NICHOLASVILLE 2 $11K
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION DBA BROWN-FORMAN COOP LOUISVILLE 2 $11K
J. Ellison Trucking, LLC Corbin 0 $0
CARBIDE INDUSTRIES, LLC LOUISVILLE 3 $11K
CARLON ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. LOUISVILLE 2 $11K
Spa Builders of Kentucky Bardstown 0 $0
E-Z PACK REFUSE HAULING SOLUTIONS LLC CYNTHIANA 2 $11K
R&H Contracting Prestonsburg 0 $0
PRECISION TOOL DIE & MACHINE CO DBA NTH WORKS LOUISVILLE 2 $11K
CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC LOUISVILLE 3 $11K
L & S CONSTRUCTION LLC PADUCAH 2 $11K
CONAGRA FOODS INC PRINCETON 2 $11K
Derby Mart Owensboro 0 $0
Bourbon on Main FRANKFORT 0 $0
SANTA ROSA SYSTEMS LOUISVILLE 2 $11K
Sunrise Inn Williamstown 0 $0
Shortys Food Mart #4 Louisville 0 $0
Mojito Tapas Louisville 0 $0
Comfort Systems USA Kenutcky Louisville 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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