OSHA 1928.57 citations and penalties
OSHA cited 29 CFR 1928.57 32 times in the last 12 months, with $534,123 in current penalties.
The numbers
32citations
20inspections
$534,123current penalties
9%repeat or willful
Citations by year
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 | 30 |
The current year is partial, and OSHA can issue citations up to six months after an inspection.
Where it was cited most
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| CO | 4 |
| IL | 4 |
| PA | 4 |
| TX | 4 |
| WI | 4 |
| MN | 3 |
| NC | 3 |
| NE | 2 |
| IA | 1 |
| LA | 1 |
Industries cited most
| Industry (3-digit NAICS code) | Citations |
|---|---|
| NAICS 111 | 15 |
| NAICS 112 | 11 |
| NAICS 115 | 3 |
| NAICS 238 | 2 |
| NAICS 721 | 1 |
Largest penalties
| Inspection | Employer | Location | Current penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348734880 | LITTLE LEAF FARMS PA LLC | MCADOO, PA | $314,450 |
| 348929217 | 111210 - RD OFFUTT FARMS CO | PARK RAPIDS, MN | $44,100 |
| 348459553 | PROSPECT RANCH LLC | KEENESBURG, CO | $23,646 |
| 348459611 | FISKE INCORPORATED | KEENESBURG, CO | $23,646 |
| 348746918 | S&S JERSEYLAND DAIRY LLC | STURGEON BAY, WI | $16,500 |
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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.