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29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces: 3,640 OSHA citations, $12,085,560 in penalties (2021 to 2026)

OSHA issued 3,640 citations under 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces, to 1,416 establishments between November 18, 2021 and September 29, 2026, with $16,970,625 in initial penalties and $12,085,560 in current penalties.

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Standard
29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces
Text of the standard
eCFR
Citations
3,640
Establishments
1,416
Penalties
$16,970,625 initial, $12,085,560 current
Citation types
3,011 serious, 579 other than serious, 33 repeat, 15 willful

Citations by year issued

Year issuedCitationsCurrent penalties
20217$3,400
2022566$1,617,456
2023744$1,998,114
2024906$3,590,294
2025780$2,768,855
2026637$2,107,441

Industries cited most often

States

Largest penalties

Each row links to OSHA's inspection record.

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
July 1, 2026Westrock CP, LLCWest PointVA1910.146(d)(3)(iii)Repeat$162,849$162,849osha.gov
October 25, 2022The Jamar CompanyCenterND1910.146(c)(1)Repeat$145,027$145,027osha.gov
August 5, 2025Clear Creek Skiing CorporationGeorgetownCO1910.146(c)(4)Repeat$165,514$130,000osha.gov
October 10, 2025Waterloo Processing, LLCWaterlooIA1910.146(c)(2)Serious$165,514$88,352osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(j)(2)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
June 21, 2024Qualawash Holdings, LLCLa PorteTX1910.146(j)(2)Serious$88,721$75,000osha.gov
July 31, 2025Michigan Sugar CompanyBay CityMI1910.146(f)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 31, 2025Michigan Sugar CompanyBay CityMI1910.146(e)(5)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 31, 2025Michigan Sugar CompanyBay CityMI1910.146(g)(1)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(1)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(2)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(3)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(5)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(6)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(d)(10)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(g)(3)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(k)(1)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
July 18, 2024Wayne Transports IncVirginiaMN1910.146(k)(3)Serious$67,200$67,200osha.gov
December 16, 2025Kerry Inc.CalhounGA1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$70,938$52,000osha.gov
April 27, 2023Township of Middletown Sewerage AuthorityBelfordNJ1910.146(c)(4)Willful$42,000$42,000osha.gov
April 27, 2023Township of Middletown Sewerage AuthorityBelfordNJ1910.146(e)(1)Willful$42,000$42,000osha.gov
April 27, 2023Township of Middletown Sewerage AuthorityBelfordNJ1910.146(g)(1)Willful$42,000$42,000osha.gov
April 27, 2023Township of Middletown Sewerage AuthorityBelfordNJ1910.146(i)(7)Willful$42,000$42,000osha.gov
August 4, 2022Graphic Packaging International, LLC.PhoenixvillePA1910.146(c)(7)(i)Serious$0$36,255osha.gov
October 23, 2025Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, LLCHarwoodTX1910.146(e)(1)Repeat$35,748$35,748osha.gov
October 23, 2025Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, LLCHarwoodTX1910.146(k)(1)(i)Repeat$35,748$35,748osha.gov
June 11, 2024Great Lakes Tank & Vessel LLCLodiOH1910.146(d)(4)(i)Willful$32,265$32,265osha.gov
June 11, 2024Great Lakes Tank & Vessel LLCLodiOH1910.146(d)(9)Willful$32,265$32,265osha.gov
September 29, 2023Nova Wash LLCWestonWI1910.146(e)(1)Willful$62,504$30,000osha.gov
September 9, 2025Barnes International, LLCRockfordIL1910.146(c)(1)Repeat$25,538$25,538osha.gov
August 28, 2024Signature Elevator Maintenance Inc.MineolaNY1910.146(c)(2)Serious$16,131$25,020osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(c)(4)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(d)(2)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(d)(3)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(d)(6)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(g)(1)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(k)(1)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
January 6, 2026Lang Companies Inc DBA Lang Feeds IncEden ValleyMN1910.146(k)(3)Serious$25,000$25,000osha.gov
February 21, 2025Michigan Sugar CompanyCroswellMI1910.146(g)(1)Repeat$50,000$25,000osha.gov
February 28, 2024Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLCLiberalKS1910.146(d)(2)Willful$32,265$23,970osha.gov
February 28, 2024Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLCLiberalKS1910.146(g)(1)Willful$32,265$23,970osha.gov
March 30, 2023Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc.ThomasvilleAL1910.146(c)(4)Repeat$24,063$17,859osha.gov
May 7, 2024Michigan Sugar CompanyBay CityMI1910.146(f)Repeat$35,000$17,500osha.gov

Latest citations

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
September 29, 2026Washington TWP Municipal Utilities AuthorityLong ValleyNJ1910.146(g)(1)Other than serious$150$150osha.gov
September 28, 2026Washington TWP Municipal Utilities AuthorityLong ValleyNJ1910.146(c)(2)Other than serious$150$150osha.gov
September 25, 2026Donsco, Inc.WrightsvillePA1910.146(c)(2)Serious$11,348$11,348osha.gov
September 25, 2026Donsco, Inc.WrightsvillePA1910.146(k)(1)(ii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 24, 2026Hills Stainless Tank IncLuverneMN1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$1,500$1,500osha.gov
September 24, 2026Hills Stainless Tank IncLuverneMN1910.146(d)(10)Serious$1,500$1,500osha.gov
September 24, 2026Hills Stainless Tank IncLuverneMN1910.146(g)(1)Serious$1,500$1,500osha.gov
September 24, 2026Hills Stainless Tank IncLuverneMN1910.146(k)(1)Serious$1,500$1,500osha.gov
September 23, 2026Lewisburg Water and Wastewater - Wastewater Treatment PlantLewisburgTN1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 23, 2026Lewisburg Water and Wastewater - Wastewater Treatment PlantLewisburgTN1910.146(c)(4)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 22, 2026Weg Transformers USA LLCWashingtonMO1910.146(c)(1)Serious$16,550$9,930osha.gov
September 21, 2026Secaucus Municipal Utilities AuthoritySecaucusNJ1910.146(d)(9)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 21, 2026Secaucus Municipal Utilities AuthoritySecaucusNJ1910.146(d)(14)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 21, 2026Secaucus Municipal Utilities AuthoritySecaucusNJ1910.146(f)(11)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 21, 2026Secaucus Municipal Utilities AuthoritySecaucusNJ1910.146(k)(1)(v)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 21, 2026Uncle Ray's LLCDetroitMI1910.146(c)(2)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Food Express, Inc.OgdenUT1910.146(c)(5)(ii)Serious$1,313$657osha.gov
September 18, 2026Food Express, Inc.OgdenUT1910.146(c)(5)(ii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Food Express, Inc.OgdenUT1910.146(f)(10)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Food Express, Inc.OgdenUT1910.146(i)(10)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Hearthside Food Solutions LLC DBA Maker's PrideKentwoodMI1910.146(d)(9)Serious$4,000$4,000osha.gov
September 18, 2026Uxbridge Public Works DepartmentUxbridgeMA1910.146(c)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Uxbridge Public Works DepartmentUxbridgeMA1910.146(c)(5)(ii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 18, 2026Durr Systems LLCLouisvilleKY1910.146(c)(4)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 18, 2026Durr Systems LLCLouisvilleKY1910.146(d)(11)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 18, 2026Durr Systems LLCLouisvilleKY1910.146(k)(1)(ii)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 18, 2026Durr Systems LLCLouisvilleKY1910.146(k)(2)(iv)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 18, 2026Ultimate Corrosion Control IncLouisvilleKY1910.146(e)(6)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 17, 2026Ogdensburg City Wastewater Treatment PlantOgdensburgNY1910.146(c)(4)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 17, 2026Ogdensburg City Wastewater Treatment PlantOgdensburgNY1910.146(g)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 16, 2026Southeastern Oakland County Water AuthorityRoyal OakMI1910.146(c)(1)Serious$400$200osha.gov
September 16, 2026Southeastern Oakland County Water AuthorityRoyal OakMI1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 16, 2026Southeastern Oakland County Water AuthorityRoyal OakMI1910.146(c)(4)Serious$400$200osha.gov
September 14, 2026Broadway Regional Wastewater Treatment FacilityTimbervilleVA1910.146(c)(2)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 14, 2026Z Technologies CorporationRedfordMI1910.146(c)(1)Serious$2,000$2,000osha.gov
September 14, 2026Z Technologies CorporationRedfordMI1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 14, 2026Z Technologies CorporationRedfordMI1910.146(c)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 11, 2026Borough of Paulsboro - Water Treatment PlantPaulsboroNJ1910.146(c)(2)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
September 11, 2026Borough of Paulsboro - Water Treatment PlantPaulsboroNJ1910.146(c)(3)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
September 10, 2026La Vergne - Public Works and Community Development ServicesLa VergneTN1910.146(c)(4)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 10, 2026Constellation Energy Generation, LLCByronIL1910.146(j)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 9, 2026Top Fox Snacks, LLCCongervilleIL1910.146(c)(1)Serious$3,376$2,026osha.gov
September 8, 2026Spicin Foods, Inc.Kansas CityKS1910.146(c)(4)Serious$3,547$2,128osha.gov
September 8, 2026Spicin Foods, Inc.Kansas CityKS1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 8, 2026Spicin Foods, Inc.Kansas CityKS1910.146(g)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 3, 2026Ae Group LLC DBA Aerostar ManufacturingRomulusMI1910.146(c)(1)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 3, 2026Campbell County Utilities and Service AuthorityRustburgVA1910.146(c)(2)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 1, 2026Seneca Town Water DepartmentStanleyNY1910.146(c)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 1, 2026Seneca Town Water DepartmentStanleyNY1910.146(d)(4)(i)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 31, 2026Ardmore - Parks and RecreationArdmoreTN1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 31, 2026Pompanoosuc Mills CorporationEast ThetfordVT1910.146(c)(2)Serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
August 31, 2026Pompanoosuc Mills CorporationEast ThetfordVT1910.146(c)(4)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 28, 2026Point O Woods Golf and Country ClubBenton HarborMI1910.146(c)(1)Serious$1,500$750osha.gov
August 28, 2026Point O Woods Golf and Country ClubBenton HarborMI1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(d)(2)Serious$16,550$8,275osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(f)(7)Serious$16,550$8,275osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(g)(2)(iii)Serious$16,550$0osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(i)(1)Serious$16,550$0osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(j)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 28, 2026Total Clean, LLCHazel CrestIL1910.146(h)(1)Serious$99,300$8,275osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(c)(1)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(c)(2)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(c)(4)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(3)(iv)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(4)(i)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(4)(ii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(4)(iii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(5)(i)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(6)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(9)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(d)(10)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(e)(1)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(g)(1)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(h)(1)Serious$2,412$1,206osha.gov
August 27, 2026Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc.SheldonIL1910.146(h)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 26, 2026Dorman Products, Inc.HarrisburgPA1910.146(c)(2)Other than serious$0$5,600osha.gov
August 26, 2026Dorman Products, Inc.HarrisburgPA1910.146(e)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 25, 2026Ufp Ventures II, Inc.Prairie Du ChienWI1910.146(d)(3)(iii)Serious$7,236$5,065osha.gov
August 24, 2026Trial Court Facilities Management and Capital Planning DepartmentPittsfieldMA1910.146(c)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Trial Court Facilities Management and Capital Planning DepartmentPittsfieldMA1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Trial Court Facilities Management and Capital Planning DepartmentPittsfieldMA1910.146(d)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Viobin Products LLCMonticelloIL1910.146(k)(2)(ii)Serious$3,015$2,111osha.gov
August 24, 2026Viobin Products LLCMonticelloIL1910.146(k)(2)(iii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Viobin Products LLCMonticelloIL1910.146(k)(2)(iv)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Otis Elevator CompanyNew YorkNY1910.146(c)(1)Serious$16,550$16,550osha.gov
August 24, 2026Otis Elevator CompanyNew YorkNY1910.146(c)(2)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Otis Elevator CompanyNew YorkNY1910.146(c)(9)(iii)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 24, 2026Otis Elevator CompanyNew YorkNY1910.146(d)(2)Serious$16,550$16,550osha.gov
August 24, 2026Otis Elevator CompanyNew YorkNY1910.146(g)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 20, 2026Portercare Adventist Health SystemCastle RockCO1910.146(c)(1)Serious$9,457$4,729osha.gov
August 20, 2026Southern Air Holdco LLC.Shavano ParkTX1910.146(c)(1)Serious$12,768$12,768osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(c)(2)Serious$2,100$2,100osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(c)(7)Serious$2,100$2,100osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(d)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(e)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(f)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(g)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 18, 2026Strong Steel Products, LLCDetroitMI1910.146(k)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 14, 2026Harding's Friendly Market Store 362Three OaksMI1910.146(c)(1)Serious$1,500$1,500osha.gov

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