OSHA 1904.40 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1904.40 352 times in the last 12 months, with $459,627 in current penalties.
The numbers
352citations
316inspections
$459,627current penalties
5%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citas |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 441 |
| 2025 | 313 |
| 2026 | 288 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| Estado | Citas |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 52 |
| PR | 49 |
| Kentucky | 25 |
| Texas | 20 |
| VI | 18 |
| Utah | 16 |
| DE ACUERDO | 13 |
| Wisconsin | 11 |
| Arizona | 9 |
| MAMÁ | 9 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citas |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 66 |
| NAICS 722 | 20 |
| NAICS 236 | 18 |
| NAICS 237 | 13 |
| NAICS 423 | 13 |
| NAICS 311 | 12 |
| NAICS 332 | 11 |
| NAICS 561 | 11 |
| NAICS 721 | 11 |
| NAICS 921 | 11 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348516543 | DS | SAN JUAN, PR | $50,000 |
| 348656182 | WALGREENS OF PUERTO RICO INC. | MAYAGUEZ, PR | $40,000 |
| 348656091 | LAS BRISAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC | SAN JUAN, PR | $36,000 |
| 348414814 | CAYO CARIBE INC | GUAYNABO, PR | $9,000 |
| 348252636 | 67995 - MCRT3 BOWLING GREEN TENANT LLC | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $7,000 |
Stay ahead of an inspection
Most of these citations can be prevented with training and a written program. Start with the rule's guide, then train the whole crew.
Acerca de estos datos
Public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records for federal OSHA standards, copied nightly. Window: citations issued since 2025-10-17; data as of 2026-10-16. State-plan rules (for example California or Washington codes) are not counted here. Penalties change when cases settle. Verify any inspection at osha.gov. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.