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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.

Utah OSHA Scaffolding Citations: 7 Cases, Real Costs

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Residential construction crew working near scaffolding on a home exterior in Utah

Utah issued 7 scaffolding citations in the past year, all Serious, averaging $575. See the real cases and what to do if you’re cited under 1926.451.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, OSHA citations, scaffolding violations, Utah, Utah OSHA

Texas Scaffolding Citations: What 58 Cases Reveal

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected on a construction site in Texas where OSHA cited a specialty trade contractor for a 1926.451 violation

Texas issued 58 scaffolding citations under 1926.451 in a year, averaging $3,375. See the industries, real cases, and what to do if you’re cited.

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

Tennessee Scaffolding Citations: 21 Cases, Real Costs

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected on a construction site in Tennessee inspected for OSHA compliance

Tennessee issued 21 scaffolding citations in the past year, mostly Serious, averaging $664. See who got cited and what to do if you’re next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, OSHA citations, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors, Tennessee, Tennessee OSHA

Pennsylvania Scaffolding Citations: 53 Cases in 12 Months

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a Pennsylvania construction site cited for OSHA violations under standard 1926.451

Pennsylvania issued 53 scaffolding citations in the past year, averaging $4,493. See the numbers, real cases, and what to do if you were cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, OSHA penalties, OSHA scaffolding violations, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania OSHA citations, scaffold safety

Oregon Scaffolding Citations: Small Numbers, Full Penalties

August 31, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected at a residential construction site in Oregon during an OSHA compliance inspection

Oregon issued just 3 scaffolding citations in the past year, all Serious, averaging $1,214 with zero penalty reduction. Here’s what that means for you.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, Oregon, Oregon OSHA, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations

Oklahoma Scaffolding Citations: What 9 Cases Cost

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety inspection on a construction site in Oklahoma tied to OSHA violation citations

Oklahoma issued 9 scaffolding citations under 1926.451 in the past year, averaging $1,959. See real cases, industries hit hardest, and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, Oklahoma, Oklahoma OSHA citations, OSHA defense attorney, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors

North Dakota Scaffolding Citations: Small Numbers, Real Risk

August 31, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working on scaffolding at a construction site in North Dakota

Only 4 scaffolding citations in North Dakota in 12 months, but penalties reach $4,256. See the standard, the industries, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction compliance, North Dakota, North Dakota construction safety, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, roofing contractor citations

North Carolina Scaffolding Citations: 35 Cases, Real Costs

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working on residential scaffolding at a North Carolina job site

North Carolina saw 35 scaffolding citations in 12 months, averaging $2,287. See the standard, top industries, real cases, and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, framing contractors, North Carolina, North Carolina construction safety, OSHA citation defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, workplace safety compliance

New York Scaffolding Citations: 61 Cases, Real Costs

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety violation citation on a construction site in New York

New York logged 61 scaffolding violations this year, averaging $3,517 per citation. See the real cases, the standard, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, New York, New York OSHA citations, OSHA penalty defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, roofing contractor safety

Missouri Scaffolding Citations: What the 2025-26 Data Shows

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a Missouri construction site where OSHA cited violations of the 1926.451 standard

18 Missouri scaffolding citations averaged $2,073, all Serious. See the standard, top industries, real examples, and your next move.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, Missouri, Missouri OSHA, OSHA citations, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors
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