OSHA 1910.28 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.28 1,051 times in the last 12 months, with $4,226,753 in current penalties.
The numbers
1,051citations
932inspections
$4,226,753current penalties
2%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,213 |
| 2025 | 1,300 |
| 2026 | 805 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| MI | 82 |
| OR | 80 |
| MN | 59 |
| VA | 59 |
| TN | 57 |
| NY | 52 |
| NV | 47 |
| WI | 43 |
| MD | 41 |
| IL | 39 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 311 | 65 |
| NAICS 238 | 63 |
| NAICS 332 | 61 |
| NAICS 424 | 58 |
| NAICS 221 | 52 |
| NAICS 561 | 48 |
| NAICS 321 | 45 |
| NAICS 423 | 41 |
| NAICS 811 | 41 |
| NAICS 611 | 40 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348506890 | AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC | HONOLULU, HI | $163,859 |
| 348507799 | ALLIANCE GRAIN COMPANY | GIBSON CITY, IL | $100,000 |
| 348291782 | VTCU, CORP. | POCATELLO, ID | $99,300 |
| 348743246 | IPMF LLC | JANESVILLE, WI | $84,405 |
| 348513771 | LEGACY GRAIN COOPERATIVE | DALTON CITY, IL | $79,400 |
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.