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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.

South Dakota Scaffolding Citations: 7 Cases, One Trade

August 17, 2026 by James Carter

South Dakota logged just 7 scaffolding citations in a year, but 6 hit siding contractors. See the penalties, real cases, and what to do if you’re cited.

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

South Carolina Scaffolding Citations: Small Numbers, Real Risk

August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Stucco and specialty trade contractor working on scaffolding at a South Carolina job site

Only 3 SC scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, avg $710. See what OSHA 1926.451 requires and how to respond fast.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451 standard, OSHA citation defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, scaffold fall protection, South Carolina, South Carolina construction safety, specialty trade contractors

New Mexico Scaffolding Citations: What One Case Reveals

August 17, 2026 by James Carter

Only one NM scaffolding citation in 12 months, but it cost $3,613. See what OSHA’s 1926.451 standard requires and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451 standard, Albuquerque construction, construction safety compliance, New Mexico, New Mexico OSHA citations, OSHA penalty appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations

Delaware Scaffolding Citations: What 2 Cases Reveal

August 17, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor working on scaffolding at a Delaware construction site subject to OSHA scaffolding violation citations

Only 2 scaffolding citations in Delaware this year, but both cost real money. See the numbers, the companies cited, and what to do if you’re next.

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

Connecticut Scaffolding Citations: 13 Cases, All Serious

August 17, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding set up on a residential siding job in Connecticut, illustrating common OSHA scaffolding violation risks

Connecticut logged 13 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $3,752. See the numbers, real cases, and what to do if you’re cited.

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

Rhode Island Scaffolding Citations: The Numbers Behind 10 Cases

August 3, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor working on scaffold platform at a construction site in Rhode Island

Rhode Island issued 10 scaffolding citations in the past year, all Serious. See penalty data, named cases, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction compliance, OSHA citation, Rhode Island, Rhode Island OSHA, roofing safety, scaffolding violations

Nebraska OSHA Scaffolding Citations: What $1,447 Buys

July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor scaffold setup at a construction site in Omaha, Nebraska, subject to OSHA 1926.451 scaffolding rules

Nebraska saw just one scaffolding citation this year, but the Omaha case shows how fast a Serious violation adds up. Here’s what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, framing contractors, Nebraska, Nebraska OSHA, Omaha construction, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations

Iowa Scaffolding Citation? What $9,457 Really Means

July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Worker inspecting scaffold guardrails on an Iowa construction site after an OSHA citation

Iowa logged just one scaffolding citation this year, but it cost $9,457. See what OSHA’s 1926.451 rule requires and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Iowa, Iowa OSHA, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations, workplace safety compliance

Arkansas Scaffolding Citations: Rare but Repeat

July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a building exterior during a structural contracting job in Arkansas

Only 2 scaffolding citations in Arkansas in 12 months — both Repeat violations averaging $4,256. See what that means and what to do next.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Arkansas, Arkansas OSHA, construction safety, OSHA penalties, Repeat citation, scaffolding violations

West Virginia Scaffolding Citations: What $2,500 Really Means

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Siding contractor working on scaffolding at a residential job site in West Virginia

West Virginia logged 5 scaffolding citations in a year, all serious, all siding contractors. See the numbers, the real case, and your next move.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction safety compliance, OSHA citation defense, OSHA scaffolding violations, siding contractors, West Virginia, West Virginia OSHA
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