OSHA 1910.244 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.244 166 times in the last 12 months, with $190,833 in current penalties.
The numbers
166citations
137inspections
$190,833current penalties
0%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2025 | 167 |
| 2026 | 128 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| CT | 55 |
| NY | 26 |
| TN | 22 |
| MD | 16 |
| NJ | 9 |
| MN | 7 |
| CA | 4 |
| IA | 3 |
| ME | 3 |
| OH | 3 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 237 | 57 |
| NAICS 811 | 24 |
| NAICS 611 | 12 |
| NAICS 561 | 7 |
| NAICS 221 | 6 |
| NAICS 562 | 6 |
| NAICS 922 | 6 |
| NAICS 424 | 5 |
| NAICS 485 | 5 |
| NAICS 332 | 4 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348852674 | L & M TOWING AND REPAIR, INC. | VERMILION, OH | $24,824 |
| 348656216 | UAC FIELD LLC | COLUMBUS, NE | $20,000 |
| 348291782 | VTCU, CORP. | POCATELLO, ID | $14,188 |
| 348559873 | TIREWORKS, INC. | TEXICO, NM | $13,244 |
| 348883901 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | TORRANCE, CA | $9,500 |
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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.