OSHA 1910.157 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.157 1,642 times in the last 12 months, with $945,532 in current penalties.
The numbers
1,642citations
1,223inspections
$945,532current penalties
2%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citas |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,012 |
| 2025 | 1,948 |
| 2026 | 1,266 |
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 | 223 |
| Connecticut | 161 |
| Virginia | 142 |
| Nueva York | 107 |
| Arizona | 105 |
| Maryland | 96 |
| PR | 96 |
| CAROLINA DEL NORTE | 73 |
| Nevada | 55 |
| Pensilvania | 51 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citas |
|---|---|
| NAICS 237 | 106 |
| NAICS 811 | 94 |
| NAICS 921 | 92 |
| NAICS 332 | 88 |
| NAICS 922 | 68 |
| NAICS 221 | 66 |
| NAICS 611 | 63 |
| NAICS 493 | 61 |
| NAICS 561 | 60 |
| NAICS 445 | 44 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348768110 | DS | SAN JUAN, PR | $89,843 |
| 348430349 | ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. | COROZAL, PR | $29,250 |
| 348661604 | BRISTOL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC | BRISTOL, PA | $25,061 |
| 348516543 | DS | SAN JUAN, PR | $25,000 |
| 348803024 | WESTERN POST LOGISTICS LLC | CYPRESS, TX | $22,243 |
Stay ahead of an inspection
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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.