Tier 2 Severe

68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC

📍 1125 TATES CREEK RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 443112)📅 2025-07-22
$85,500.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
54/100
Risk Score
443
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC — a retail trade facility located at 1125 TATES CREEK RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $85,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-22.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $85,500.00 is more than 26.7× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 443112). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.

State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 2, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 22, 2025. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $17,100.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for Commonwealth Technology Solutions Kentucky LLC reveals a catastrophic failure in fall protection oversight, punctuated by

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)
Ladders (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 2, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.50(c)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 2, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 2, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 2, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 2, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC cited for?

68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $85,500.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-22.

How much was 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $85,500.00 against 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC in LEXINGTON, KY. Average per citation: $17,100.00.

Is 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 68202 - COMMONWEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS KENTUCKY LLC has a risk score of 54 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $85,500.00 is above the industry average.