OSHA 1926.28 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.28 41 times in the last 12 months, with $163,111 in current penalties.
The numbers
41citations
41inspections
$163,111current penalties
2%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 61 |
| 2026 | 31 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
| MI | 6 |
| NY | 4 |
| PR | 4 |
| LA | 3 |
| TX | 3 |
| AL | 2 |
| CT | 2 |
| PA | 2 |
| VA | 2 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 20 |
| NAICS 237 | 13 |
| NAICS 236 | 5 |
| NAICS 332 | 1 |
| NAICS 335 | 1 |
| NAICS 562 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348789967 | CIRACO UNDERGROUND, INC. | MINNEOLA, FL | $16,550 |
| 348679929 | TROY CONSTRUCTION LLC | CAMERON, LA | $13,240 |
| 348770827 | PHILLIPS POWER, LLC | CHERRY VALLEY, AR | $13,240 |
| 348311762 | GRUNDMAN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | WEST POINT, NY | $11,585 |
| 348531120 | TACURY ROOFING AND SIDING LLC | WETHERSFIELD, CT | $9,930 |
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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.