OSHA 1926.405 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.405 282 times in the last 12 months, with $278,363 in current penalties.
The numbers
Citations by year
| Year | Citas |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 361 |
| 2025 | 385 |
| 2026 | 222 |
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 | 50 |
| Maryland | 37 |
| PR | 27 |
| CAROLINA DEL NORTE | 23 |
| Minnesota | 19 |
| Nueva York | 16 |
| Tennesse | 16 |
| EN | 13 |
| Texas | 9 |
| Iowa | 6 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citas |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 186 |
| NAICS 236 | 79 |
| NAICS 212 | 3 |
| NAICS 112 | 2 |
| NAICS 562 | 2 |
| NAICS 221 | 1 |
| NAICS 237 | 1 |
| NAICS 337 | 1 |
| NAICS 531 | 1 |
| NAICS 541 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348765884 | ENGLISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | FARMVILLE, VA | $16,975 |
| 348394420 | THE OSCAR W. LARSON COMPANY | GROVE CITY, OH | $16,550 |
| 348584897 | SCOTT ELECTRIC COMPANY | GOLIAD, TX | $10,214 |
| 348351669 | CFR OPERATING, LLC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,937 |
| 348753385 | HITT CONTRACTING INC | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $8,715 |
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 2025-10-16; 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.
