OSHA 1904.31 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1904.31 18 times in the last 12 months, with $4,206 in current penalties.
The numbers
18citations
18inspections
$4,206current penalties
0%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 7 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| VI | 11 |
| VA | 2 |
| KY | 1 |
| OK | 1 |
| TX | 1 |
| VT | 1 |
| WI | 1 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 923 | 5 |
| NAICS 238 | 2 |
| NAICS 339 | 2 |
| NAICS 611 | 2 |
| NAICS 926 | 2 |
| NAICS 236 | 1 |
| NAICS 423 | 1 |
| NAICS 622 | 1 |
| NAICS 922 | 1 |
| NAICS 924 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348554395 | 68477 - JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP | LOUISVILLE, KY | $2,100 |
| 348673757 | LEGACY SIGNS OF TEXAS | DENTON, TX | $794 |
| 348529785 | CASTENEDA FRAMING, LLC | EDMOND, OK | $709 |
| 348375395 | HARDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | EAU CLAIRE, WI | $603 |
| 348194697 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | ST CROIX, VI | $0 |
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Most of these citations can be prevented with training and a written program. Start with the rule's guide, then train the whole crew.
About this data
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.