Establishment profile
KENT FEEDS, INC.
932 E CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40204
311119 — Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Summary
KENT FEEDS, INC. has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $3,580 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 28 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 70th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KENT FEEDS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $3,580 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0033 A | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2018.00303 B | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0001 A02 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2031.00102 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIB | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 2006.00201 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1988 | Dec 1988 |
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 3111 within KY. Peer group: 28 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KENT FEEDS, INC.. 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 KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for KENT FEEDS, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other KENT FEEDS, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 4 cases · 3 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-045480 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045224 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045141 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-RD-002142 | Representation election | Jun 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KENT FEEDS INC 932 E. CHESTNUT STREET · LOUISVILLE, KY, 40204 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KENT FEEDS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-26 | Complaint | 6 | — | $3,300 | |
| 2009-10-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-02-17 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-08 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $280 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- ALLTECH INCNICHOLASVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DARLING INGREDIENTS INCSARDIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- RIDLEY USA INCFLEMINGSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- TYSON CHICKEN INCCALHOUN — 1 federal enforcement record
- FARMERS FEED MILL INCLEXINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATEDWINCHESTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- TAPP'S FEED AND FARM SUPPLY, LLCSHELBYVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ALLTECH INCSPRINGFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KENT FEEDS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 KENT FEEDS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KENT FEEDS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $3,580 in total penalties.
- How does KENT FEEDS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KENT FEEDS, INC. operates in the other animal food manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.