OSHA 1910.265 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.265 32 times in the last 12 months, with $113,024 in current penalties.
The numbers
32citations
20inspections
$113,024current penalties
3%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 29 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| WI | 10 |
| VA | 6 |
| NC | 4 |
| OR | 4 |
| MS | 2 |
| AL | 1 |
| MA | 1 |
| ME | 1 |
| NH | 1 |
| NY | 1 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 321 | 32 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348709460 | MIDWEST HARDWOOD COMPANY, LLC. | PARK FALLS, WI | $35,937 |
| 348700535 | SOUTHERN FOREST PRODUCTS, L.L.C. | APPALACHIA, VA | $16,285 |
| 348718255 | HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY, INC. | PITTSFIELD, ME | $15,000 |
| 348664665 | MEISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS OF ENDEAVOR, INC. | ENDEAVOR, WI | $7,282 |
| 348772229 | TIGERTON LUMBER COMPANY | TIGERTON, WI | $5,065 |
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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.