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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.

Kentucky OSHA Scaffolding Citations: 2025-26 Data

September 28, 2026August 10, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected at a commercial construction site in Kentucky where OSHA cited safety violations

Kentucky logged 19 scaffolding citations this year, averaging $3,784. See the real cases, top industries, and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

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

Florida Scaffolding Citations: What 73 Cases Cost You

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected at a Florida construction site subject to OSHA 1926.451 citation review

Florida logged 73 scaffolding citations this year, averaging $2,405. See the standard, the industries hit hardest, and what to do next.

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

D.C. Scaffolding Citations Under OSHA 1926.451: What to Know

September 28, 2026August 24, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a residential renovation site in Washington, D.C. tied to an OSHA 1926.451 citation

Only 4 scaffolding citations in D.C. this year, but all were Serious and averaged $1,681. See the real cases and what a citation means for you.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, District of Columbia, OSHA citation defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors, Washington D.C. construction safety

Arkansas OSHA Scaffolding Citations: What the Numbers Show

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a construction site in Arkansas where OSHA cited a specialty trade contractor for 1926.451 violations

Only 5 scaffolding citations in Arkansas this year, but 2 were Repeat violations. See real penalties, deadlines, and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Arkansas, Arkansas OSHA citations, construction safety compliance, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors

Wisconsin Scaffolding Citations: What 18 Cases Cost

September 21, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a construction site in Wisconsin cited for an OSHA violation

Wisconsin logged 18 scaffolding citations in 12 months, all Serious, averaging $2,442. See the standard, top industries, and what to act on now.

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

Virginia Scaffolding Citations: 73 Cases in 12 Months

September 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a residential siding job in Virginia after an OSHA citation

Virginia logged 73 scaffolding citations this year, averaging $2,443 each. See who got cited, why, and what to do within 15 working days.

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

South Dakota Scaffolding Citations: What the Numbers Show

September 21, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Siding contractor crew working on scaffolding at a construction site in South Dakota

South Dakota issued 9 scaffolding citations under 1926.451 in the past year. See the penalties, top cities, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Notice of Contest, OSHA penalties, OSHA scaffolding violations, siding contractors, South Dakota, South Dakota OSHA citations

Hawaii OSHA Scaffolding Citations: 11 Cases, Real Costs

September 21, 2026August 24, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a residential framing site in Hawaii cited for OSHA violations

Hawaii issued 11 scaffolding citations in the past year, mostly Serious. See real penalties, top industries, and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, Hawaii, Hawaii OSHA, OSHA citations, residential construction, scaffolding violations

Georgia Scaffolding Citations: 50 Cases, $13K Average

September 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Siding contractor crew working on scaffolding at a Georgia construction site

Georgia logged 50 scaffolding citations under 1926.451 this year, averaging $13,347. See who got cited, why, and what to do within 15 days.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction compliance, Georgia, Georgia OSHA citations, OSHA penalties, scaffolding violations, siding contractors

Colorado Scaffolding Citations: All 17 Were Serious

September 21, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety violation citation on a residential siding job site in Colorado

Colorado logged 17 scaffolding citations in the past year, all Serious, averaging $1,887. See the standard, the industries, and what to do next.

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