OSHA 1926.453 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.453 445 times in the last 12 months, with $1,520,047 in current penalties.
The numbers
445citations
396inspections
$1,520,047current penalties
2%repeat or willful
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Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 642 |
| 2025 | 690 |
| 2026 | 350 |
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 | 46 |
| NJ | 39 |
| VA | 35 |
| FL | 28 |
| TN | 28 |
| NY | 26 |
| IL | 20 |
| MO | 18 |
| MD | 16 |
| GA | 15 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 238 | 319 |
| NAICS 236 | 72 |
| NAICS 237 | 10 |
| NAICS 339 | 10 |
| NAICS 561 | 8 |
| NAICS 332 | 6 |
| NAICS 321 | 4 |
| NAICS 221 | 2 |
| NAICS 333 | 2 |
| NAICS 541 | 2 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348481482 | THOMAS BUILDERS OF VIRGINIA, INC. | ROANOKE, VA | $130,000 |
| 348527771 | LOREDO CONSTRUCTION LLC | ROANOKE, VA | $75,000 |
| 348808825 | SCHMIDT STEEL, INC. | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $41,706 |
| 348898040 | WILDWOOD HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC | WILDWOOD, NJ | $34,755 |
| 348571142 | BETTE & CRING, LLC | ALBANY, NY | $29,790 |
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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.