OSHA 1910.140 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.140 57 times in the last 12 months, with $208,803 in current penalties.
The numbers
57citations
49inspections
$208,803current penalties
4%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 49 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| OH | 9 |
| TX | 4 |
| GA | 3 |
| MA | 3 |
| NE | 3 |
| NY | 3 |
| WI | 3 |
| AZ | 2 |
| CT | 2 |
| HI | 2 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 493 | 9 |
| NAICS 561 | 8 |
| NAICS 238 | 5 |
| NAICS 213 | 3 |
| NAICS 332 | 3 |
| NAICS 333 | 3 |
| NAICS 424 | 3 |
| NAICS 237 | 2 |
| NAICS 327 | 2 |
| NAICS 339 | 2 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348741067 | EXACTDISTRIBUTION LLC | MARIETTA, GA | $29,794 |
| 348588872 | AZTEC WELL SERVICING | BLANCO, NM | $16,554 |
| 348277302 | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | TULSA, OK | $16,550 |
| 348678996 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | DELAWARE, OH | $16,550 |
| 348605957 | DELTA STAR, INC. DBA DELTA STAR EAST | LYNCHBURG, VA | $16,287 |
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.
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.