1926.1207 Confined Space Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must train each worker whose duties involve permit-required confined spaces so they gain the understanding, knowledge, and skills to work safely. Training must be given before the employee is first assigned duties, when duties change, when hazards change, and when deficiencies appear. Training must establish proficiency in assigned duties and be documented, and it must be in a language and vocabulary the worker understands.
What the standard requires
- Train every employee with permit space duties before assignment
- Retrain when duties, hazards, or procedures change
- Establish employee proficiency in assigned duties
- Maintain records of training
Hazards it addresses
- Fatalities among untrained entrants and would-be rescuers
- Exposure to atmospheric hazards
Cited in utility, sewer, and mechanical contracting where workers enter manholes, vaults, and tanks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1207(a) | 10 | 10 | $9,410 | |
| 1926.1207(c) | 2 | 2 | $7,920 | |
| 1926.1207(d) | 2 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1926.1207(b)(1) | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | |
| 1926.1207(b)(5) | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 16 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $112,151 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $94,378, 16% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 69%; Other-than-serious 31%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | 2 | $23,170 | $20,853 |
| Alabama | 1 | 2 | $33,100 | $33,100 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 2 | $7,235 | $5,064 |
| Iowa | 1 | 2 | $14,895 | $7,448 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 1 | $4,256 | $3,400 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | $14,895 | $14,895 |
| Nevada | 1 | 1 | $3,015 | $1,508 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vermont | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,110 |
By industry
- Construction: 11 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Manufacturing: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBF Construction, Inc. | New Brunswick, NJ | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $14,895 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 14, 2026Contested Aug 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Advanced Lining LLC | Layton, UT | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| D L Bandy Constructors Inc. | Converse, TX | Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 24, 2026Contested Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| FW Services LLC | Converse, TX | Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $9,268 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JWM Enterprises LLC | Duffield, VA | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Beachside Roofing LLC | Honolulu, HI | Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | $7,235 | $5,064 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Diamond Precast LLC | Fenton, MI | Feb 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Allied Tank & Construction LLC | Plainview, NE | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $3,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Construction Labor Services, Inc. | Mobile, AL | Jan 29, 2026 | 2 | $33,100 | $33,100 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 27, 2026Contested Feb 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Razorback LLC | White River Junction, VT | Jan 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,110 | Formal settlementAbatement due Feb 2, 2026Contested Feb 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Jan 9, 2026 | 2 | $14,895 | $7,448 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Terra Titan Construction | Reno, NV | Dec 12, 2025 | 1 | $3,015 | $1,508 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Beausoleil & Sons Construction Inc. | Warwick, RI | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 1, 2025Contested Jun 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.1203 Confined Spaces in Construction (7 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (2 shared inspections)
- 1903.19 Abatement Verification (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.416 Electrical Work Practices (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (1 shared inspections)
- Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.200 Construction Signs and Tags (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1207 require?
Construction employers must train each worker whose duties involve permit-required confined spaces so they gain the understanding, knowledge, and skills to work safely. Training must be given before the employee is first assigned duties, when duties change, when hazards change, and when deficiencies appear. Training must establish proficiency in assigned duties and be documented, and it must be in a language and vocabulary the worker understands.
How often was 1926.1207 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1207 (Confined Space Training) appeared in 13 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 16 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1207 is cited most?
1926.1207(a) was the most-cited paragraph, with 10 items.
Which states cite 1926.1207 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1207 in this period were issued in Texas, Alabama, Hawaii.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1207 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $5,746; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $4,232. Totals: $112,151 proposed, $94,378 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1207 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 38% 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.