1910.25 Stairways: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Covers the design and condition of stairs used in general industry, including standard stairs, spiral stairs, ship stairs, and alternating tread-type stairs. It sets minimum dimensions for tread depth, riser height, width, and headroom, and requires uniform risers and treads within each flight. Stairs must be designed to carry anticipated loads, and platforms are required where doors or gates open directly onto a stairway. Handrail and stair rail requirements are tied to the fall protection rules in 1910.28 and 1910.29.
What the standard requires
- Provide stairs with uniform riser heights and tread depths in each flight
- Design stairs to support the intended loads
- Provide a platform where a door or gate opens onto a stairway
- Use spiral, ship, or alternating tread stairs only where standard stairs are not feasible
Hazards it addresses
- Falls on stairs from missteps or uneven treads
- Collapse of inadequately built stairs
- Head strikes from insufficient headroom
Commonly cited in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and older industrial buildings with mezzanines.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.25(b)(3) | 27 | 27 | $450 | |
| 1910.25(b)(1) | 17 | 17 | $930 | |
| 1910.25(c)(2) | 11 | 11 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(c)(3) | 6 | 6 | $1,174 | |
| 1910.25(b)(5)(i) | 5 | 5 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(b)(7) | 5 | 5 | $4,220 | |
| 1910.25(b)(6) | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(c)(4) | 3 | 3 | $1,177 | |
| 1910.25(b)(2) | 2 | 2 | $3,274 | |
| 1910.25(b)(4) | 2 | 2 | $9,410 | |
| 1910.25(b)(8) | 2 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(c)(1) | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 1910.25(b)(5)(ii) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(c) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1910.25(d)(1) | 1 | 1 | $3,200 |
Penalties
Across 89 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $247,182 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $180,294, 27% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 76%; Other-than-serious 24%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | 10 | $8,400 | $5,040 |
| New York | 7 | 7 | $26,293 | $20,391 |
| Maryland | 6 | 8 | $3,200 | $1,600 |
| Oregon | 6 | 7 | $8,517 | $8,517 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 6 | $350 | $298 |
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 6 | $21,650 | $18,025 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 6 | $37,474 | $24,081 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 4 | $38,065 | $35,582 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 4 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| California | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Illinois | 2 | 2 | $14,187 | $8,512 |
| Michigan | 2 | 3 | $4,500 | $2,250 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 2 | $9,865 | $7,879 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 2 | $5,739 | $4,304 |
| Texas | 2 | 2 | $18,252 | $3,567 |
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 |
| Colorado | 1 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | $8,038 | $4,019 |
| Florida | 1 | 1 | $3,405 | $2,043 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 25 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 7 inspections
- Retail trade: 6 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 6 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 5 inspections
- Public administration: 5 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 4 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 4 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Propeller Services Inc. | San Antonio, TX | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Recyclelink, LLC | Lincoln, NE | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,362 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mad River Glen Cooperative | Waitsfield, VT | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Clark Lumber Company, LLC | Lafayette, TN | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $350 | $298 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| E & C Chemicals, Inc. | Carrollton, GA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Western Valley Cutstock Inc. | White City, OR | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fay Hospitality Catskills, LLC | Callicoon, NY | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $6,431 | $4,502 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Enclosures and Cases Inc. | Two Harbors, MN | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cohoes City Hall | Cohoes, NY | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nycdep Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant | Brooklyn, NY | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Recycling Services of Florida, Inc. | Zellwood, FL | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $2,043 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Centro DE Salud DE Lares Inc. | Lares, PR | Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | $10,853 | $10,853 | OpenContest deadline ~Jul 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Architectural Millwork MFG Co. | Eugene, OR | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,822 | $1,822 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Scarlette Enterprises, Inc. | Winston Salem, NC | Jun 15, 2026 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Casa Jupiter Inc. | Bayamon, PR | Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 21, 2026Contested Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| White River Hardwoods-Woodworks, Inc. | Fayetteville, AR | Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ipswich Shellfish Co., Inc. | Ipswich, MA | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,482 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Minor Hill - City Hall | Minor Hill, TN | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Shipbuilders of Wisconsin Inc. | Manitowoc, WI | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $7,448 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| S & S Anodizing Inc. | Commerce City, CO | May 19, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bestweld, Inc. | Pottstown, PA | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $5,739 | $4,304 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Grain Handler USA Inc. | Lakeville, MN | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Formal settlementAbatement due May 22, 2026Contested May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Westmoreland - Public Works | Westmoreland, TN | May 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Agropur Inc. | Le Sueur, MN | Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Formal settlementAbatement due May 11, 2026Contested May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hashi 330 NYC Inc. | Union, NJ | Apr 21, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,979 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Proctor Builders Supply Inc. | Duluth, MN | Apr 20, 2026 | 2 | $900 | $540 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cadillac Casting, Inc. | Cadillac, MI | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Maryland Natives Nursery, Inc. | Middle River, MD | Apr 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Apr 13, 2026Contested Apr 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Elite Equipment Rental/Sales LLC | Lebanon, OR | Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | $1,214 | $1,214 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Farmington River Power Company | Windsor, CT | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $4,019 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Madison Suburban Utility District - Water Treatment Plant | Madison, TN | Mar 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| WPN Recycling Company, LLC | Curtis Bay, MD | Mar 23, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| C. & D. Corporation | Lutherville Timonium, MD | Mar 20, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. Dept. of Army | Fort Bragg, NC | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Smartlam NA (dothan), LLC | Dothan, AL | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 603 Auto Salvage | Plaistow, NH | Mar 17, 2026 | 2 | $1,447 | $724 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| WMC Industrial LLC | Carrollton, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $2,367 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tiger Town Discount Beverage & Redemption | Gardiner, ME | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Village of Noble - Utilities | Noble, IL | Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Geiser Guns, Inc. | Sunbury, PA | Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.28 Fall Protection Duty (33 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (21 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (21 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (16 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (14 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (13 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (12 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.25 require?
Covers the design and condition of stairs used in general industry, including standard stairs, spiral stairs, ship stairs, and alternating tread-type stairs. It sets minimum dimensions for tread depth, riser height, width, and headroom, and requires uniform risers and treads within each flight. Stairs must be designed to carry anticipated loads, and platforms are required where doors or gates open directly onto a stairway. Handrail and stair rail requirements are tied to the fall protection rules in 1910.28 and 1910.29.
How often was 1910.25 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.25 (Stairways) appeared in 75 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 89 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.25 is cited most?
1910.25(b)(3) was the most-cited paragraph, with 27 items.
Which states cite 1910.25 most often?
The most citations under 1910.25 in this period were issued in Minnesota, New York, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.25 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $900; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $450. Totals: $247,182 proposed, $180,294 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.25 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 12% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.