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29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection: 39,491 OSHA citations, $218,275,822 in penalties (2021 to 2026)

OSHA issued 39,491 citations under 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection, to 38,001 establishments between November 8, 2021 and September 30, 2026, with $270,988,266 in initial penalties and $218,275,822 in current penalties.

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Standard
29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection
Text of the standard
eCFR
Citations
39,491
Establishments
38,001
Penalties
$270,988,266 initial, $218,275,822 current
Citation types
31,285 serious, 5,851 repeat, 1,470 other than serious, 879 willful

Citations by year issued

Year issuedCitationsCurrent penalties
2021328$1,120,614
20227,726$38,625,775
20239,258$50,856,448
20248,785$53,149,207
20258,287$46,493,648
20265,106$28,026,904

Industries cited most often

IndustryNAICSCitations
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors238132,366
Residential Building Construction23612,075
Nonresidential Building Construction23621,463
Building Finishing Contractors23831,064
Building Equipment Contractors23821,015
Other Specialty Trade Contractors2389450
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution2211118
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers4233109
Utility System Construction237184
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction237382
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services562959
Services to Buildings and Dwellings561759
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing332354
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing339935
Activities Related to Real Estate531323

States

StateCitations
Texas3,713
Illinois2,998
Florida2,788
Ohio2,218
Maryland2,086
New York1,757
New Jersey1,750
North Carolina1,731
Michigan1,670
Georgia1,635
Wisconsin1,617
Massachusetts1,343
Alabama1,287
Missouri1,270
Pennsylvania1,195
Virginia1,154
Colorado1,005
Minnesota676
Kansas588
Tennessee543
Nebraska484
Oklahoma481
Indiana386
Utah366
Delaware336
Idaho313
New Hampshire309
Connecticut298
Kentucky278
Louisiana265
Rhode Island263
South Dakota256
Hawaii234
North Dakota230
Arizona222
Nevada186
Montana170
Mississippi132
Arkansas123
Alaska122
South Carolina118
New Mexico110
Maine108
Wyoming102
Iowa100
Puerto Rico99
West Virginia93
Vermont81
District of Columbia78
Guam57
American Samoa23

Largest penalties

Each row links to OSHA's inspection record.

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
September 8, 2026Grangaard Construction, IncMennoSD1926.501(b)(1)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
September 8, 2026Grangaard Construction, IncMennoSD1926.501(b)(6)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
September 8, 2026Grangaard Construction, IncMennoSD1926.501(b)(1)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
September 8, 2026Grangaard Construction, IncMennoSD1926.501(b)(6)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
May 20, 2025P& J Sheet Metal IncMiamiFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
January 17, 2025Bright Planet Solar, Inc.PlainfieldIL1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$165,514$165,514osha.gov
May 23, 2025Hernandez Remodeling & Construction, Inc.AddisonTX1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
March 17, 2025Luis Alberto-Reyna Avila, Aka Luis Reyna AvilaScrantonPA1926.501(b)(11)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
November 25, 2025Colossus Contracting Group LLCParrishFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
September 12, 2025Elo Restoration, LLC.JacksonvilleFL1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$165,514$165,514osha.gov
February 27, 2025Ash Roofing and Remodeling LLCCincinnatiOH1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
May 15, 2026CS Contractor CorporationMagnoliaDE1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$165,514$165,514osha.gov
July 15, 2026Orchids Builders, LLCRockledgeFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
September 12, 2025Elo Restoration, LLCSaint JohnsFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
July 15, 2026Orchids Builders, LLCRockledgeFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
March 31, 2026Revoli Construction Co., IncSouth YarmouthMA1926.501(a)(2)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
August 18, 2026Gregorio Almaraz DBA Almaraz Roofing, LLCHamiltonOH1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
October 16, 2025J.S Aldo's Construction Co, Inc.MaywoodNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
October 16, 2025J.S Aldo's Construction Co, Inc.MaywoodNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
March 5, 2026Max Home Services LLCWestonFL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$165,514$165,514osha.gov
April 16, 202413 Construction & Pro Services LLCWentzvilleMO1926.501(b)(13)Willful$35,491$164,564osha.gov
September 14, 2026Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.WaynesboroVA1926.501(b)(13)Willful$162,849$162,849osha.gov
February 27, 2026Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.RoanokeVA1926.501(b)(13)Willful$162,849$162,849osha.gov
August 9, 2024Dromin Development LLCFrankfortIL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
December 2, 2024Miguel a. Esquina Reyes DBA Corner ConstructionGlencoeIL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
December 12, 2024Sunrun Installation Services Inc.SkokieIL1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$161,323$161,323osha.gov
December 3, 2024Fast Framing Construction LLCMahwahNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
January 25, 2024Adrian Construction Group LLCFranklin LakesNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
January 25, 2024Adrian Construction Group LLCFranklin LakesNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
January 25, 2024Adrian Construction Group LLCFranklin LakesNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
January 25, 2024Adrian Construction Group LLCFranklin LakesNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
January 25, 2024Adrian Construction Group LLCFranklin LakesNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
February 8, 2024United Custom Homes, LLCNapervilleIL1926.501(b)(13)Willful$161,323$161,323osha.gov
August 10, 2023Avila's Roofing, LLCHonesdalePA1926.501(b)(11)Willful$156,259$156,259osha.gov
February 1, 2023Alj Home Improvement IncHo Ho KusNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$156,259$156,259osha.gov
February 1, 2023Alj Home Improvement IncHo Ho KusNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$156,259$156,259osha.gov
February 1, 2023Alj Home Improvement IncHo Ho KusNJ1926.501(b)(13)Willful$156,259$156,259osha.gov
March 4, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.LynchburgVA1926.501(b)(1)Willful$153,742$153,742osha.gov
February 13, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.RoanokeVA1926.501(b)(1)Willful$153,742$153,742osha.gov
August 6, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.DalevilleVA1926.501(b)(13)Willful$153,740$153,740osha.gov
May 10, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.LynchburgVA1926.501(b)(13)Willful$153,740$153,740osha.gov
May 10, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.LynchburgVA1926.501(b)(14)Willful$153,740$153,740osha.gov
May 10, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.LynchburgVA1926.501(c)Willful$153,740$153,740osha.gov
May 17, 2024Thomas Builders of Virginia, Inc.RoanokeVA1926.501(b)(11)Willful$153,740$153,740osha.gov
August 1, 2024Road Contractor CorpMiddletownDE1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$152,108$152,108osha.gov
August 1, 2024Road Contractor Corp.DoverDE1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$152,108$152,108osha.gov
February 7, 2025Always Up Roofing, Inc.BrooklynOH1926.501(b)(11)Willful$145,652$145,652osha.gov
June 24, 2024Nana's Construction, Inc.Pago PagoAS1926.501(b)(1)Willful$145,191$145,191osha.gov
May 27, 2022Maximum Contractor CorpCollegevillePA1926.501(b)(13)Willful$145,027$145,027osha.gov
August 5, 2022Alj Home Improvement IncSpring ValleyNY1926.501(b)(13)Willful$145,027$145,027osha.gov

Latest citations

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
September 30, 2026Aurea Home Improvements LLCWilliamsvilleNY1926.501(b)(10)Serious$1,447$1,447osha.gov
September 30, 2026Reasonable Contracting LLCBuffaloNY1926.501(b)(10)Serious$1,277$700osha.gov
September 30, 2026Loja Service Company LLCRandolphMA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$5,958$2,500osha.gov
September 30, 2026Randy Brown Builders LLCShelbyvilleKY1926.501(b)(1)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 30, 2026Randy Brown Builders LLCShelbyvilleKY1926.501(b)(4)(ii)Serious$3,250$1,625osha.gov
September 30, 2026Fite Construction Company, LLCFlorenceAL1926.501(b)(10)Serious$8,513$8,513osha.gov
September 29, 2026Doug Speedling Builders IncBethelMN1926.501(b)(1)Serious$450$450osha.gov
September 28, 2026Davenport Exteriors LLCClarksvilleTN1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,000$3,400osha.gov
September 28, 2026JJ Mendez Construction LLCCross PlainsWI1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$2,979osha.gov
September 28, 2026LP Roofing LLCNew CarrolltonMD1926.501(b)(1)Serious$1,925$1,925osha.gov
September 28, 2026The Best Workers, IncCastle RockCO1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 28, 2026Charm City RoofingBaltimoreMD1926.501(b)(10)Repeat$8,000$8,000osha.gov
September 28, 2026General Siding of NC LLCWilmingtonNC1926.501(b)(13)Serious$2,000$1,300osha.gov
September 28, 2026LG Builders Inc.Cortlandt ManorNY1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 28, 2026GLC Construction, LLC.Woolwich TownshipNJ1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 25, 2026Schneider-Mclaughlin Construction IncWestfieldMA1926.501(b)(10)Serious$2,838$2,838osha.gov
September 25, 2026C G Roofing Limited Liability CompanyPittsfieldMA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$5,958$5,958osha.gov
September 25, 2026Breunig Engineering, Inc.MilwaukeeWI1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,972$2,780osha.gov
September 25, 2026Raymond Renovation LLCBay CityMI1926.501(b)(4)(ii)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 25, 2026Masters Roofing LLCButlerWI1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,547$2,483osha.gov
September 25, 2026Munoz General Contracting CorpElmwood ParkNJ1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 25, 2026Unlimited Construction Services IncGranbyMA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 25, 2026Ppx2026xjw184x0219 - Straight Arrow Roofing LLCTempeAZ1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,547$3,547osha.gov
September 24, 2026Century Communities, Inc.CoopersvilleMI1926.501(b)(13)Serious$2,500$2,500osha.gov
September 24, 2026Checkbox, Inc.KalamazooMI1926.501(b)(1)Serious$1,000$1,000osha.gov
September 24, 2026Spraytight, Inc.River RougeMI1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$2,100$2,100osha.gov
September 24, 2026Urx2026xjw184x0246 - Diamondback Carport Repair, Inc.BuckeyeAZ1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$8,276$8,276osha.gov
September 24, 2026Urx2026xjw184x0244 - Ryan Residential Contractors LLCBuckeyeAZ1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$2,838$2,838osha.gov
September 24, 2026Cpx2026xah685x0057 - America Roofing LLCTollesonAZ1926.501(b)(13)Serious$13,240$13,240osha.gov
September 24, 2026970 Companies LLCCheyenneWY1926.501(b)(11)Serious$2,713$2,713osha.gov
September 24, 2026Florida Southern Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.SarasotaFL1926.501(b)(13)Serious$11,916$5,958osha.gov
September 24, 2026Ant Force Construction Group LLCFriscoTX1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,547$2,128osha.gov
September 24, 2026New Restoration System LLCGurneeIL1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$39,720$39,720osha.gov
September 24, 2026Specialized Caulking Sealants, Inc.Sioux FallsSD1926.501(b)(1)Serious$2,412$1,412osha.gov
September 24, 2026Go Green Construction, Inc.FriscoTX1926.501(b)(1)Serious$11,585$11,585osha.gov
September 24, 2026Rfx2026xjw184x0200 - Tierra Dura Construction LLCTempeAZ1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 24, 2026Rfx2026xjw184x0200 - Tierra Dura Construction LLCTempeAZ1926.501(b)(11)Serious$16,550$16,550osha.gov
September 23, 2026A.m.z Construction LLCLittletonCO1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$5,674$5,674osha.gov
September 23, 2026Am Restoration Inc.JamaicaNY1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 23, 2026Prime Time Services, Inc.AmherstNY1926.501(b)(4)(ii)Serious$1,537$1,537osha.gov
September 23, 2026Tanknology Inc.AmherstNY1926.501(b)(4)(ii)Serious$1,537$1,537osha.gov
September 23, 2026Garcia Pro PaintingPhiladelphiaPA1926.501(b)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 23, 2026FD Framing LLCKunaID1926.501(b)(13)Serious$2,270$1,589osha.gov
September 23, 2026C&y Contractors LLCHamburgNY1926.501(b)(11)Serious$1,929$1,929osha.gov
September 23, 2026Charm City RoofingBaltimoreMD1926.501(b)(1)Serious$1,625$1,625osha.gov
September 23, 2026Gaul Brothers ConstructionAmherstNY1926.501(b)(4)(ii)Serious$1,809$1,357osha.gov
September 23, 2026Urus Construction CorporationPhiladelphiaPA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 23, 2026Flaco Construction LLCColumbusOH1926.501(b)(10)Repeat$8,513$8,513osha.gov
September 23, 2026Pineda Construction RoofingGrand ForksND1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 23, 2026GDM Remodeling LLCHersheyPA1926.501(b)(11)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 23, 2026Best Contracting, LLCHersheyPA1926.501(b)(11)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 23, 2026Indy Construction Services, LLCMerrillvilleIN1926.501(b)(1)Serious$800$520osha.gov
September 23, 2026Bighorn Roofing, LTD.RenoNV1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,015$3,015osha.gov
September 23, 2026Kellory & Company, Inc.LittletonCO1926.501(b)(13)Serious$2,837$1,702osha.gov
September 23, 2026Roberto De Jesus HernandezCrowleyTX1926.501(b)(13)Serious$1,809$1,809osha.gov
September 23, 2026MC Associates LLCLouisvilleKY1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,500$2,800osha.gov
September 22, 2026Hwa Services LLCMaynardMA1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$11,916$11,916osha.gov
September 22, 2026BTS Masonry CorpMount JulietTN1926.501(b)(13)Serious$800$800osha.gov
September 22, 2026Brayman Construction CorporationDamascusVA1926.501(b)(1)Serious$8,945$6,262osha.gov
September 22, 2026Braganca Construction IncCharlestownRI1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$3,476osha.gov
September 22, 2026Paramount Construction, IncParkerCO1926.501(b)(13)Other than serious$4,965$4,500osha.gov
September 22, 2026Amajac ConstructionParkerCO1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$2,486osha.gov
September 22, 2026K & a Roanoke Construction, LLCRoanokeVA1926.501(b)(11)Repeat$20,650$20,650osha.gov
September 22, 2026Rodriguez Siding & Windows, Inc.ForestVA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$690$483osha.gov
September 22, 2026TG'Z Acoustical & Wall SystemsAmherstNY1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$1,447$940osha.gov
September 22, 2026Ricardo Framing Construction, Inc.New LenoxIL1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 22, 2026Garcia's Framing LLCShelbyNC1926.501(b)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 22, 2026Procash CorporationMerrillvilleIN1926.501(b)(10)Serious$800$800osha.gov
September 22, 2026DNP Home ImprovementWashingtonDC1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 21, 2026Fox-Co Roofing & Construction LLCCinnaminsonNJ1926.501(b)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 21, 2026Odavi Framing LLCLake ParkNC1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$9,930$9,930osha.gov
September 21, 2026Family Vaz Framing, Inc.BerlinNJ1926.501(b)(13)Repeat$11,916$11,916osha.gov
September 21, 2026M&o General Contractor LLCMoundsvilleWV1926.501(b)(4)(i)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 21, 2026M&o General Contractor LLCMoundsvilleWV1926.501(b)(10)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 21, 2026Jhony Antolin Jacobo ArmiraTrussvilleAL1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
September 21, 2026Pelican Roofing LLCCheyenneWY1926.501(b)(11)Serious$3,192$2,872osha.gov
September 21, 2026Guarantee Construction Group, CorpCheyenneWY1926.501(b)(11)Serious$4,469$4,469osha.gov
September 21, 2026D.R. Horton, Inc. - MidwestCirclevilleOH1926.501(b)(13)Serious$99,300$16,550osha.gov
September 21, 2026D.R. Horton, Inc. - MidwestCirclevilleOH1926.501(b)(13)Serious$16,550$16,550osha.gov
September 21, 2026D.R. Horton, Inc. - MidwestCirclevilleOH1926.501(b)(13)Serious$16,550$16,550osha.gov
September 21, 2026Sma Construction Services, LLCWrightstownWI1926.501(b)(2)(i)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 21, 2026JH Shore ContractingBrickNJ1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 18, 2026LG Roofing Service LLCWashington TownshipOH1926.501(b)(10)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 18, 2026Home Advantage Plus, LLCBaldwinsvilleNY1926.501(b)(13)Serious$2,837$851osha.gov
September 18, 2026Gilo Construction LLCAuroraCO1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 18, 2026C&G Repair & Cleaning IncorporatedEast SyracuseNY1926.501(b)(10)Willful$39,723$39,723osha.gov
September 18, 2026Juan Antonio Mauricio HernandezHendersonvilleTN1926.501(b)(1)Serious$800$800osha.gov
September 18, 2026Zunun Roofing LLCMilfordOH1926.501(b)(13)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 18, 2026Legacy Framing, Inc.NeedhamMA1926.501(b)(13)Serious$3,972$1,500osha.gov
September 18, 2026Waterproof Properties II LLC ( Acm Fabrication) )Jersey CityNJ1926.501(b)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
September 18, 2026VC Construction - Solutions LLCWinston SalemNC1926.501(b)(1)Serious$3,310$3,310osha.gov

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