OSHA 1910.303 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.303 2,406 times in the last 12 months, with $3,585,033 in current penalties.
The numbers
2,406citations
1,802inspections
$3,585,033current penalties
2%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,676 |
| 2025 | 2,790 |
| 2026 | 1,872 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| TN | 268 |
| NY | 193 |
| CT | 176 |
| VA | 174 |
| NV | 140 |
| MD | 122 |
| NC | 90 |
| NJ | 85 |
| PA | 84 |
| MI | 83 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 332 | 184 |
| NAICS 237 | 142 |
| NAICS 611 | 131 |
| NAICS 721 | 109 |
| NAICS 811 | 103 |
| NAICS 921 | 98 |
| NAICS 922 | 97 |
| NAICS 311 | 78 |
| NAICS 221 | 76 |
| NAICS 321 | 71 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348671066 | FUYAO GLASS AMERICA INC. | MORAINE, OH | $99,300 |
| 348637406 | KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION | WEST ALLIS, WI | $70,938 |
| 348656794 | GENUINE PARTS COMPANY | HARTFORD, CT | $60,000 |
| 348711466 | DOLLAR TREE, INC. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $52,425 |
| 348665019 | DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $35,465 |
Stay ahead of an inspection
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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.