Data last updated: July 22, 2026
Over the past 12 months, West Virginia recorded just 5 scaffolding violations under federal OSHA rules — a small number on paper, but every single one was classified as Serious, and every single one hit a siding contractor. The average penalty was $2,500, the median was identical, and Charleston was the city where inspectors showed up most. Small caseload, tight industry focus, real money on the line.