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Fall Protection Violations

Fall protection citations under OSHA standard 1926.501 are the most common serious violation issued to construction employers nationwide. Every state below breaks down recent citation activity, average penalties, and which industries get cited most.

If you’ve received a citation, you have 15 working days to file a Notice of Contest — see how the process works and how OSHA calculates penalty amounts before that window closes.

Wyoming Fall Protection Citations: Roofing Risk in Cheyenne

September 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working at height on a residential roof in Wyoming without visible fall protection equipment

Wyoming saw 11 fall protection citations in a year, almost all roofers in Cheyenne. See penalty data and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, Cheyenne construction, fall protection violations, OSHA citation defense, roofing contractor safety, Wyoming, Wyoming OSHA citations

Virginia Fall Protection Citations: What $4,877 Means

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working near an unprotected edge on a Virginia construction site, illustrating fall protection violation risks

Virginia logged 114 fall protection citations in a year, averaging $4,877. See the industries, real cases, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction compliance, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalties, roofing safety, Virginia, Virginia OSHA citations

Utah Fall Protection Citations: 26 Cases, Real Costs

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working at height on a Utah residential job site without visible fall protection

Utah logged 26 fall protection citations in 12 months, averaging $1,443. See who got cited, what 1926.501 requires, and what to do next.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, fall protection violations, framing contractors, OSHA penalty, roofing contractors, Utah, Utah OSHA citations

Tennessee Fall Protection Citations: What the Data Shows

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working at height on a Tennessee jobsite without fall protection, illustrating OSHA fall protection violations in the state

41 Tennessee fall protection citations in 12 months, averaging $2,527. See the standard, the industries hit hardest, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction compliance, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalties, roofing safety violations, Tennessee, Tennessee OSHA citations

SC Fall Protection Citations: 11 Cases, Real Costs

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working at height on a South Carolina construction site without visible fall protection

South Carolina issued 11 fall protection citations in 12 months, averaging $1,891. See the standard, real cases, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction safety compliance, framing contractors safety, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalty appeal, South Carolina, South Carolina OSHA citations

Rhode Island Fall Protection Citations: What $99K Buys

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Contractor working at height on a residential remodel in Rhode Island without fall protection in place

22 fall protection citations hit Rhode Island contractors in a year, one reaching $99,300. See the numbers, the risks, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction safety compliance, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalty appeal, residential remodelers, Rhode Island, Rhode Island OSHA citations

New Hampshire Fall Protection Citations: The Numbers

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working at height without fall protection on a New Hampshire construction site

17 fall protection citations hit New Hampshire employers in a year, averaging $5,499. See the industries, real penalties, and your 15-day deadline to respond.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction compliance, New Hampshire, New Hampshire OSHA citations, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalties, roofing contractor safety

Nevada OSHA Fall Protection Citations: What They Cost

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working at height on a Nevada construction site without fall protection equipment

Nevada saw 14 fall protection citations in a year, averaging $3,121 each. See the standard, top industries, and how to respond to a citation.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction safety compliance, Nevada, Nevada OSHA citations, OSHA fall protection, roofing contractors

Nebraska Fall Protection Citations: Cost & Response

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working at height without fall protection equipment on a Nebraska residential job site

11 Nebraska fall protection citations in the past year, averaging $5,060. See the standard, the industries, the real cases, and what to do next.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501 standard, framing contractors, Nebraska, Nebraska OSHA citations, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalty appeal

Michigan Fall Protection Citations: What 135 Cases Cost

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working near an unprotected edge on a Michigan construction site, illustrating fall protection violation risks

Michigan logged 135 fall protection citations in a year, mostly in roofing. See real penalty amounts and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction compliance, Michigan, Michigan OSHA citations, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalties, roofing safety
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