OSHA 1910.138 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.138 164 times in the last 12 months, with $450,456 in current penalties.
The numbers
164citations
164inspections
$450,456current penalties
3%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citas |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 213 |
| 2025 | 210 |
| 2026 | 119 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| Estado | Citas |
|---|---|
| Tennesse | 16 |
| Kentucky | 13 |
| Minnesota | 13 |
| Florida | 12 |
| Maryland | 10 |
| PR | 9 |
| Nueva York | 8 |
| Texas | 8 |
| Wisconsin | 7 |
| OH | 6 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citas |
|---|---|
| NAICS 332 | 16 |
| NAICS 722 | 12 |
| NAICS 311 | 10 |
| NAICS 325 | 8 |
| NAICS 326 | 7 |
| NAICS 423 | 7 |
| NAICS 811 | 7 |
| NAICS 321 | 5 |
| NAICS 323 | 5 |
| NAICS 336 | 5 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348318015 | THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION, INC. | WINTER PARK, FL | $70,938 |
| 348411505 | GATE GOURMET, INC. | ORLANDO, FL | $63,850 |
| 348947417 | FORCE PRESSURE CONTROL LLC | CATARINA, TX | $16,550 |
| 348836552 | PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. | NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL | $15,000 |
| 349130351 | 111860 - STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC DBA HERON LAKE EXPRESSWAY | HERON LAKE, MN | $12,000 |
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.
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Acerca de estos datos
Public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records for federal OSHA standards, copied nightly. Window: citations issued since 2025-10-16; 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.