OSHA 1910.136 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.136 43 times in the last 12 months, with $171,772 in current penalties.
The numbers
43citations
43inspections
$171,772current penalties
0%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2026 | 33 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| PR | 13 |
| KY | 4 |
| TN | 4 |
| TX | 4 |
| DE | 2 |
| IL | 2 |
| MD | 2 |
| NY | 2 |
| VA | 2 |
| WI | 2 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 493 | 6 |
| NAICS 722 | 5 |
| NAICS 445 | 4 |
| NAICS 237 | 2 |
| NAICS 321 | 2 |
| NAICS 325 | 2 |
| NAICS 332 | 2 |
| NAICS 423 | 2 |
| NAICS 492 | 2 |
| NAICS 562 | 2 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348662933 | UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | NEW CASTLE, DE | $16,550 |
| 348936667 | THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | CYPRESS, TX | $16,550 |
| 348671801 | BERRIDGE MANUFACTURING CO. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $14,187 |
| 348872391 | SCHLUTER SYSTEMS L.P. | PLATTSBURGH, NY | $11,823 |
| 348755703 | AEP | PONCE, PR | $9,457 |
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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.