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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.

Mississippi Scaffolding Violations Under OSHA 1926.451

September 7, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a construction site in Mississippi where OSHA cited a specialty trade contractor for a violation

Mississippi saw just 4 scaffolding citations in 12 months, but one Repeat violation in Jackson topped $5,000. Here’s what the numbers mean for you.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, Mississippi, Mississippi OSHA, OSHA citation defense, scaffolding violations, specialty trade contractors

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

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

Indiana Scaffolding Citations: Small Numbers, Real Risk

August 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety inspection on a roofing job site in Indiana under OSHA standard 1926.451

Indiana logged 5 scaffolding citations in the past year, all Serious, averaging $540. See the standard, the companies cited, and what to do next.

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

Illinois Scaffolding Violations: 53 Citations, Real Costs

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding on a residential framing job site in Illinois showing guardrails and planking under OSHA 1926.451 rules

Illinois logged 53 scaffolding citations in a year, including a $39,723 willful fine in Chicago. See the numbers and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, construction compliance, Illinois, Illinois OSHA, OSHA citations, OSHA penalties, scaffolding violations

Nevada Scaffolding Citation: One Case, Real Stakes

August 24, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding safety inspection on a specialty trade construction site in Nevada

Nevada issued just one scaffolding citation this year, a $7,035 hit to a Sparks contractor. Here’s what it means and how to respond if you’re next.

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

Michigan Scaffolding Citations Under OSHA 1926.451

August 24, 2026August 10, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding at a Michigan construction site cited under OSHA standard 1926.451

Michigan saw only 4 scaffolding citations in the past year, but penalties still hit hard. See the real numbers, real companies, and what to do next.

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

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

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
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