OSHA 1910.159 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.159 23 times in the last 12 months, with $143,798 in current penalties.
The numbers
23citations
23inspections
$143,798current penalties
0%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 19 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| NY | 4 |
| NC | 3 |
| PR | 3 |
| NV | 2 |
| AZ | 1 |
| CA | 1 |
| CT | 1 |
| FL | 1 |
| HI | 1 |
| IA | 1 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 721 | 3 |
| NAICS 311 | 2 |
| NAICS 445 | 2 |
| NAICS 452 | 2 |
| NAICS 115 | 1 |
| NAICS 321 | 1 |
| NAICS 325 | 1 |
| NAICS 333 | 1 |
| NAICS 423 | 1 |
| NAICS 424 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348535261 | KRAFT HEINZ | MUSCATINE, IA | $110,000 |
| 348499450 | MURDOCH'S RANCH & HOME SUPPLY | CHEYENNE, WY | $8,649 |
| 348523028 | HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC. | QUEENSBURY, NY | $7,093 |
| 348217126 | HALE PRODUCTS, INC. | OCALA, FL | $4,766 |
| 348570136 | MAYAGUEZ RESORT & CASINO INC. | MAYAGUEZ, PR | $4,500 |
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.