Sanitation (Construction) in Kentucky: OSHA enforcement record

Kentucky under the rest of subpart D of part 1926, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

29 CFR 1926.51 sits in subpart D of part 1926, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls. Since October 1, 2024, inspectors in Kentucky cited 44 citation items under its other sections, in 34 inspections: 1926.50, Medical services and first aid (27 citation items); 1926.62, Lead (9 citation items); 1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists (7 citation items); 1926.57, Ventilation (1 citation item). The latest:

• Aug 14, 2026 · MIDWEST PRO PAINTING, INC. in Louisville

  1926.62(c)(1), serious, $3,920 current penalty ($4,900 as first proposed); 9 items under subpart D in this inspection, $35,280 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

  Inspection activity number 348754219 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Finishing Contractors.

• Aug 6, 2026 · KAUFMAN CONCRETE CUTTING COMPANY in Louisville

  1926.50(c), serious, $2,400 current penalty ($4,000 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

  Inspection activity number 348924325 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

• Jun 3, 2026 · MCMAHONS STEEL ERECTIONS LLC in Hickory

  1926.50(c), serious, $3,500 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

  Inspection activity number 348748336 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

29 CFR 1926.51 in the states next to Kentucky

Since October 1, 2024, Tennessee recorded 7 citation items under the section, Virginia 7; Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and West Virginia had none. The latest:

• Aug 20, 2025 · R.J. SMITH GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. in Glen Allen, Virginia

  1926.51(f)(3)(iv), other-than-serious, no penalty. Case closed Sep 16, 2025. Recorded by the Virginia State Plan office.

  Inspection activity number 348232422 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Nonresidential Building Construction.

• Aug 6, 2025 · EMC MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC in Glen Allen, Virginia

  1926.51(f)(3)(iv), other-than-serious, no penalty. Case closed Oct 6, 2025. Recorded by the Virginia State Plan office.

  Inspection activity number 348232398 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Equipment Contractors.

• Jul 10, 2025 · TATE & HILL ELECTRIC, INC. in Glen Allen, Virginia

  1926.51(f)(3)(iv), other-than-serious, no penalty. Case closed Oct 14, 2025. Recorded by the Virginia State Plan office.

  Inspection activity number 348232455 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Equipment Contractors.

Kentucky against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.51 were Puerto Rico (38), Maryland (17), Mississippi (9), Tennessee (7) and Virginia (7). Kentucky had none that year. 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.