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29 CFR 1926.100 · Kentucky · since October 1, 2024
Head Protection (Construction) in Kentucky: OSHA citations since October 2024
27 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.100 at inspected sites in Kentucky, from 27 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 27 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.100 at inspected sites in Kentucky, from 27 inspections: 16 issued in FY2025 and 11 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 1,414 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 47 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Kentucky.
The latest 5 inspections in Kentucky under 29 CFR 1926.100
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Aug 19, 2026 · An employer in foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors in Harrodsburg
1926.100(a), serious, $3,500 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 349036160 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Aug 19, 2026 · An employer in foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors in Harrodsburg
1926.100(a), serious, $2,100 current penalty ($3,500 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 349036152 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Aug 19, 2026 · BC CONSTRUCTION LLC in Harrodsburg
1926.100(a), serious, $3,500 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348913823 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.
Jul 29, 2026 · JTB CONSTRUCTION LLC in Danville
1926.100(a), serious, $4,200 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348795469 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Nonresidential Building Construction.
Jul 29, 2026 · MMJ MASONRY LLC in Danville
1926.100(a), serious, $3,500 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348795451 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Every item cites 1926.100(a). The data classify 1 repeat item and 26 serious items. The State Plan's office recorded all of them.
Kentucky against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.100 were Texas (181), Illinois (169), Maryland (139), Michigan (125) and North Carolina (80). Kentucky had 16; 17 places had more and 2 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Kentucky.
Who enforces in Kentucky
Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (KY OSH) runs Kentucky's OSHA-approved State Plan, which ordinarily covers private-sector employers and state and local government workers; Kentucky may have standards of its own, and this page gives the federal 29 CFR numbers in OSHA's data. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: OSH Education and Training (Kentucky Labor Cabinet - Kentucky OSH Program). OSHA's page on the Kentucky State Plan.
Next steps for a Kentucky employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1926.100, Head Protection (Construction)
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1926.100
- Free tool: PPE Selector
- Free tool: HazCom Compliance Scorer
- Software: HazComFast for construction contractors
HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.