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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.

Alaska Scaffolding Citations: What OSHA’s Numbers Show

September 21, 2026August 31, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety inspection on a residential construction site in Alaska

Alaska logged 3 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, all in Anchorage. See the penalties, real cases, and your 15-day deadline to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Alaska, Alaska OSHA, Anchorage construction, construction safety, OSHA citation, scaffolding violations

Alabama Scaffolding Citations: 23 Cases, Framers Hit Hardest

September 21, 2026August 3, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor scaffold used on an Alabama residential jobsite tied to OSHA 1926.451 citations

Alabama logged 23 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $3,051. See who got cited and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Alabama, Alabama OSHA, construction safety, framing contractors, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations

Vermont OSHA Scaffolding Citations: What Roofers Face

September 14, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor scaffolding setup at a Vermont job site tied to OSHA violation enforcement

Only 2 scaffolding citations hit Vermont in a year, both roofing contractors in Brattleboro. Here’s what the numbers mean and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, OSHA citation defense, roofing contractors, scaffolding violations, Vermont, Vermont OSHA

South Carolina Scaffolding Violations: 5 Cases, Real Costs

September 14, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a stucco and masonry job site in South Carolina during an OSHA compliance review

5 scaffolding citations hit South Carolina contractors in the past year, all Serious, averaging $646. See the numbers, real cases, and what to do next.

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

New Mexico Scaffolding Citations: Rare but Costly

September 14, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a commercial building construction site in New Mexico, related to OSHA 1926.451 citations

Only 4 scaffolding citations hit New Mexico employers in the past year, but penalties reached nearly $8,000. See the numbers and your options if cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, commercial construction safety, New Mexico, New Mexico OSHA citations, Notice of Contest, OSHA penalties, OSHA scaffolding violations

Missouri Scaffolding Citations: What Contractors Face

September 14, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working on scaffolding at a Missouri construction site

Missouri logged 13 scaffolding citations this year, averaging $3,300. See the real cases, the industries hit hardest, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, framing contractors, Missouri, Missouri OSHA citations, OSHA penalties, scaffolding violations

Massachusetts Scaffolding Citations: Roofers Hit Hardest

September 14, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working on scaffolding at a Massachusetts construction site

26 scaffolding citations hit Massachusetts contractors in a year, averaging $2,369. See who got cited, why, and what to do within 15 days.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction fall protection, Massachusetts, Massachusetts OSHA citations, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, roofing contractor safety

Delaware Scaffolding Citations: What 7 Cases Reveal

September 14, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety inspection on a construction site in Delaware

Delaware issued 7 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $2,898. See the real cases and what to do if you’re cited.

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

PA Scaffolding Citations: 61 Cases, $4,213 Average

September 7, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected on a commercial building exterior in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, illustrating a common site for OSHA 1926.451 scaffolding violations

Pennsylvania issued 61 scaffolding citations in the past year, averaging $4,213. See the standard, the industries hit hardest, and how to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety, OSHA citation defense, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania OSHA, Philadelphia contractors, scaffolding violations

New York Scaffolding Citations: 72 Cases, Real Costs

September 7, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding erected on a construction site in New York with workers accessing an upper platform

New York issued 72 scaffolding citations in 12 months, averaging $3,446. See the standard, top industries, real cases, and how to respond fast.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, New York, New York OSHA citations, OSHA penalties, OSHA scaffolding violations, scaffolding safety
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