OSHA 1910.22 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.22 1,053 times in the last 12 months, with $3,550,287 in current penalties.
The numbers
1,053citations
928inspections
$3,550,287current penalties
3%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,213 |
| 2025 | 1,197 |
| 2026 | 806 |
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 | 142 |
| VA | 77 |
| NY | 72 |
| CT | 58 |
| MI | 54 |
| NJ | 54 |
| KY | 47 |
| OR | 46 |
| NC | 45 |
| IL | 44 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 722 | 62 |
| NAICS 237 | 55 |
| NAICS 611 | 51 |
| NAICS 311 | 50 |
| NAICS 321 | 44 |
| NAICS 332 | 42 |
| NAICS 922 | 40 |
| NAICS 325 | 39 |
| NAICS 921 | 39 |
| NAICS 423 | 38 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348583527 | STX BEEF COMPANY, LLC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $176,154 |
| 348405267 | HORIZON BIOFUELS INC | FREMONT, NE | $107,584 |
| 348442617 | 68274 - CSX INTERMODAL TERMINALS INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $70,000 |
| 348711466 | DOLLAR TREE, INC. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $64,815 |
| 348731456 | 68812 - KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I | LEXINGTON, KY | $46,200 |
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.