OSHA 1926.21 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.21 400 times in the last 12 months, with $2,168,142 in current penalties.
The numbers
400citations
398inspections
$2,168,142current penalties
3%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 499 |
| 2025 | 521 |
| 2026 | 312 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| TX | 38 |
| NY | 34 |
| MA | 30 |
| IL | 28 |
| FL | 27 |
| NJ | 20 |
| KY | 19 |
| NC | 17 |
| IA | 11 |
| OH | 11 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 217 |
| NAICS 237 | 81 |
| NAICS 236 | 47 |
| NAICS 561 | 13 |
| NAICS 221 | 8 |
| NAICS 332 | 5 |
| NAICS 531 | 3 |
| NAICS 327 | 2 |
| NAICS 423 | 2 |
| NAICS 562 | 2 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348308198 | SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC. | STAMFORD, CT | $331,028 |
| 348644972 | NORRIS BROS. EXCAVATING LLC | MAYNARDVILLE, TN | $70,000 |
| 348674748 | CS CONTRACTOR CORPORATION | MAGNOLIA, DE | $39,720 |
| 348590456 | BUILDING CRAFTS, INC. | BATAVIA, OH | $35,748 |
| 348923707 | LIFETIME CONTRACTORS, INC. | MELROSE, MA | $20,500 |
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.