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29 CFR 1926.652 · Kentucky · since October 1, 2024

Excavation Protective Systems in Kentucky: OSHA citations since October 2024

38 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Kentucky, from 37 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 38 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Kentucky, from 37 inspections: 20 issued in FY2025 and 18 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 709 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 49 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Kentucky.

The latest 5 inspections in Kentucky under 29 CFR 1926.652

Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.

  • Sep 10, 2026 · ASSOCIATED CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC in Louisville

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $2,940 current penalty ($4,900 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

    Inspection activity number 348913781 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Sep 9, 2026 · M - W EXCAVATION COMPANY INC in Union

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $2,940 current penalty ($4,900 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

    Inspection activity number 348971359 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 19, 2026 · MARONDA HOMES OF CINCINNATI LLC in Rabbit Hash

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $6,300 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

    Inspection activity number 348908260 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.

  • Aug 14, 2026 · ARMADA POURED WALLS LLC in Rabbit Hash

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $3,500 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

    Inspection activity number 348908252 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Jul 28, 2026 · RAME CONTRACTING LLC in Georgetown

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $4,200 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.

    Inspection activity number 348949017 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.652(a)(1) (35), 1926.652(g)(1)(iii) (3). The data classify 1 repeat item, 36 serious items and 1 other-than-serious item. 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 1926.652 were Texas (75), Illinois (52), Pennsylvania (36), Wisconsin (30) and Ohio (30). Kentucky had 20; 13 places had more and 1 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

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.