OSHA 1926.850 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.850 30 times in the last 12 months, with $214,277 in current penalties.
The numbers
30citations
25inspections
$214,277current penalties
3%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 22 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| NY | 11 |
| PA | 3 |
| VA | 3 |
| NJ | 2 |
| RI | 2 |
| CT | 1 |
| FL | 1 |
| GA | 1 |
| HI | 1 |
| IL | 1 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 236 | 13 |
| NAICS 238 | 12 |
| NAICS 237 | 2 |
| NAICS 321 | 1 |
| NAICS 332 | 1 |
| NAICS 624 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348583352 | TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | TOMS RIVER, NJ | $56,000 |
| 348353152 | JAMES G DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $31,750 |
| 348353160 | SMART CONSTRUCTION LLC | ARLINGTON, VA | $15,875 |
| 348598319 | REPURPOSEFUL, LLC | HOOSICK FALLS, NY | $14,895 |
| 348412735 | KLOSTERMAN VESTED INTERESTS, LLC | SAINT MARYS, OH | $13,902 |
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.