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Scaffolding Violations

OSHA scaffolding citations under standard 1926.451 rank among the most frequently issued in construction, year after year. Falls, collapses, and improper access account for most of these violations. Browse citation data by state below to see penalty amounts and which industries get cited most.

Tennessee Scaffolding Citations: What OSHA Data Shows

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a Tennessee construction site subject to OSHA 1926.451 inspection

Tennessee logged 32 scaffolding citations in the past year, averaging $1,032. See the standard, the industries hit hardest, and what to do if cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, OSHA citation defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors, Tennessee

RI Scaffolding Citations: 18 Cases, All Serious in 12 Months

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding set up on a masonry job site in Rhode Island following an OSHA safety citation

Rhode Island logged 18 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $2,176. See real cases, industry trends, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, OSHA citation appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, Rhode Island, specialty trade contractors, workplace safety compliance

Oregon Scaffolding Citations: Small Count, Real Cost

September 28, 2026August 31, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a specialty trade construction site in Oregon following an OSHA violation citation

Oregon logged 7 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $2,082. See the real cases, the rule, and your 15-day window to fight back.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, Oregon, Oregon OSHA, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors

Oklahoma Scaffolding Citations: What 16 Cases Reveal

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working on scaffolding at a construction site in Oklahoma

Oklahoma issued 16 scaffolding citations in the past year, averaging $2,767. See the real cases, the standard behind them, and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451 standard, construction safety compliance, framing contractor safety, Oklahoma, Oklahoma OSHA citations, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations

Ohio Scaffolding Citations: 31 Cases and the Real Costs

September 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Siding contractor crew working on scaffolding at a construction site in Ohio

Ohio logged 31 scaffolding citations in a year, averaging $2,281. See the industries, real citation examples, and your 15-day deadline to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, Ohio, Ohio OSHA citations, OSHA penalties, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors

NC Scaffolding Violations: 68 Citations, Real Costs

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a North Carolina residential siding job site cited under OSHA standard 1926.451

North Carolina saw 68 scaffolding citations in 12 months, averaging $2,068. See the standard, top industries, real cases, and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451 standard, North Carolina, North Carolina OSHA citations, Notice of Contest, OSHA penalty amounts, OSHA scaffolding violations, siding contractors

New Jersey Scaffolding Citations: What 76 Cases Cost

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Siding contractor working on residential scaffolding in New Jersey after an OSHA citation

76 scaffolding citations hit New Jersey contractors this past year, averaging $4,956 with six repeat violations. See the real numbers and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, New Jersey, New Jersey OSHA citations, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, siding contractors

New Hampshire Scaffolding Citations: 32 Cases, Real Costs

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor crew on a scaffold platform at a New Hampshire residential construction site

NH logged 32 scaffolding citations in 12 months, five of them Repeat. See the real penalties, top industries, and your 15-day deadline to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451 standard, construction compliance, framing contractors, New Hampshire, New Hampshire construction safety, OSHA citation help, OSHA scaffolding violations

Nebraska Scaffolding Citations: Rare but Costly

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor scaffold setup at a construction site in Nebraska cited under OSHA 1926.451

Only 2 Nebraska scaffolding citations this year, both Serious, both in framing. Here’s what they cost and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, framing contractors, Nebraska, Nebraska OSHA, OSHA citations, scaffolding violations

Minnesota Scaffolding Citations: 20 Cases, All Serious

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter

Minnesota logged 20 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, up to $25,000. See the numbers, real cases, and what to do before the 15-day deadline.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags Minnesota
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