OSHA 1926.452 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.452 253 times in the last 12 months, with $548,278 in current penalties.
The numbers
253citations
226inspections
$548,278current penalties
2%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 228 |
| 2025 | 289 |
| 2026 | 200 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| VA | 34 |
| MD | 22 |
| NC | 22 |
| NJ | 21 |
| TX | 19 |
| MA | 14 |
| TN | 13 |
| FL | 11 |
| MI | 10 |
| NH | 10 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 208 |
| NAICS 236 | 34 |
| NAICS 813 | 3 |
| NAICS 327 | 2 |
| NAICS 111 | 1 |
| NAICS 321 | 1 |
| NAICS 333 | 1 |
| NAICS 423 | 1 |
| NAICS 493 | 1 |
| NAICS 541 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348652710 | 110190 - PRO DRYWALL INC DBA PRO DRYWALL - PAINTING INC | ELK RIVER, MN | $25,000 |
| 348470386 | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CORP | LOWELL, MA | $16,550 |
| 348540782 | JID REMODELING INC. | SAN ANTONIO, FL | $16,550 |
| 348481128 | ARGEN CONTRACTING, INC. | PAPILLION, NE | $13,902 |
| 348350984 | MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUCTION | MARION, IA | $12,500 |
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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.