OSHA 1910.242 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.242 304 times in the last 12 months, with $486,143 in current penalties.
The numbers
304citations
304inspections
$486,143current penalties
1%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 350 |
| 2025 | 365 |
| 2026 | 230 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| MN | 105 |
| TN | 26 |
| OR | 15 |
| CT | 14 |
| NY | 13 |
| WI | 12 |
| MD | 11 |
| NC | 11 |
| NJ | 11 |
| VA | 9 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 332 | 61 |
| NAICS 321 | 31 |
| NAICS 333 | 22 |
| NAICS 337 | 18 |
| NAICS 237 | 12 |
| NAICS 326 | 12 |
| NAICS 336 | 10 |
| NAICS 444 | 10 |
| NAICS 811 | 9 |
| NAICS 221 | 8 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348280314 | GIBBON PACKING, LLC. | GIBBON, NE | $12,500 |
| 348426974 | NEW HORIZONS BAKING COMPANY | COLUMBUS, OH | $11,348 |
| 348704057 | WILLKOMM EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. | UNION GROVE, WI | $9,268 |
| 348440991 | TIDEWATER AREA CENTRAL HOSPITAL LAUNDRY INC. | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $8,390 |
| 348247610 | TOTEM WELL SERVICE | ARTESIA, NM | $8,112 |
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.