Establishment profile
FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON
1047 GOODWIN DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40505
332323 — Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $1,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 438 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 18 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $1,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 2 | 2 | $325 | Jan 1996 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 2 | 2 | — | May 2001 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $375 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E02 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 29 CFR 2018.00301 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3323 within KY. Peer group: 438 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-26 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-04-02 | Referral | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-03-13 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,200 | |
| 1995-11-15 | Planned | 10 | 4 | $200 | |
| 1987-01-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON's OSHA violation history?
- FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $1,400 in total penalties.
- How does FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON's safety record compare to its industry?
- FORGE, INC. DBA KENTUCKY ORNAMENTAL IRON operates in the ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.