1926.403 Electrical Equipment Installation: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Electrical conductors and equipment used on construction sites must be approved and must be installed and used according to their listing, labeling, or certification instructions. The equipment must be free of recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm. Live parts operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded against accidental contact, and disconnecting means and circuits must be legibly marked.
What the standard requires
- Use only approved electrical conductors and equipment
- Install and use equipment according to its listing or labeling
- Guard live parts of 50 volts or more against accidental contact
- Legibly mark disconnecting means and circuit identification
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution from exposed live parts
- Shock and burns from improperly used equipment
- Electrical fires
Cited at construction sites with temporary power panels, open breaker slots, and misused electrical products.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.403(b)(2) | Listed, labeled, or certified equipment must be installed and used according to its instructions. | 99 | 99 | $100 |
| 1926.403(b)(1) | 53 | 53 | $0 | |
| 1926.403(i)(2)(i) | Live parts operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded against accidental contact. | 31 | 31 | $1,050 |
| 1926.403(h) | Disconnecting means for motors, appliances, and circuits must be legibly marked to indicate their purpose. | 15 | 15 | $350 |
| 1926.403(d)(1) | 6 | 6 | $1,530 | |
| 1926.403(a) | 4 | 4 | $5,648 | |
| 1926.403(e) | 3 | 3 | $600 | |
| 1926.403(b)(1)(iii) | 2 | 2 | $1,135 | |
| 1926.403(b)(1)(ii) | 1 | 1 | $5,627 | |
| 1926.403(i)(1) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1926.403(i)(1)(i) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1926.403(i)(2)(iii) | 1 | 1 | $2,870 |
Penalties
Across 217 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $351,172 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $293,282, 16% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 57%; Serious 42%; Repeat 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 41 | 48 | $81,935 | $68,296 |
| Georgia | 27 | 27 | $17,327 | $15,338 |
| Maryland | 26 | 29 | $10,325 | $8,810 |
| Tennessee | 24 | 27 | $5,425 | $5,425 |
| Puerto Rico | 12 | 15 | $47,075 | $36,524 |
| Rhode Island | 11 | 11 | $10,304 | $9,156 |
| South Carolina | 8 | 8 | $2,750 | $2,382 |
| New York | 6 | 6 | $18,474 | $13,228 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 6 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 4 | 5 | $41,990 | $26,918 |
| Hawaii | 3 | 5 | $3,547 | $2,483 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 3 | $14,895 | $14,895 |
| Nevada | 3 | 3 | $8,039 | $8,039 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 4 | $22,934 | $22,934 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | 2 | $5,533 | $4,724 |
| Guam | 2 | 2 | $7,093 | $4,965 |
| Iowa | 2 | 2 | $16,961 | $16,756 |
| Indiana | 2 | 2 | $300 | $300 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 3 | $18,900 | $17,920 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | $2,700 | $1,860 |
By industry
- Construction: 189 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 2 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 2 inspections
- Manufacturing: 1 inspections
- Professional & technical services: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jaramillo LLC | Wendell, NC | Sep 2, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Interior Specialty Contractor Corp. | Manati, PR | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $8,275 | $8,275 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Bargeron Electric Company Inc. | Buford, GA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $3,376 | $2,026 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Iowa Exterior Renovations LLC | Johnston, IA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $411 | $206 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| American Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc. | Parkville, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| The Power Source, Inc. | Parkville, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contested Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EJ Construction SE | Mayaguez, PR | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $5,064 | $2,785 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Anchorstone Builders LLC | Ponce, PR | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $6,331 | $3,799 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gastor Remodeling - Construction LLC | Apex, NC | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JMS Rentals, LLC | Abingdon, VA | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $3,255 | $3,255 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Freestate Baltimore, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 12, 2026Contested Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| GC Electric Company, Inc. | Bethlehem, PA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Interscope Construction LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ray Masonry LLC | Lawrenceville, GA | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 19, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Jeff's Westside Plumbing, LLC | El Paso, TX | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Great City Mechanical Inc. | Bronx, NY | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,894 | $2,894 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Tba Construction LLC | Aiken, SC | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $682 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| TD Properties LLC | Washington, DC | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,724 | $3,724 | OpenAbatement due Jul 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 7, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Goldline Construction Corporation | Howell, NJ | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| English Construction Company, Incorporated | Farmville, VA | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 | $9,635 | $9,635 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | East Providence, RI | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Semco Services, Inc. | Waynesboro, VA | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 6, 2026Contested Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RPS Home Improvements LLC | Baltimore, MD | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jul 21, 2026Contested Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Adavis General Contractor | Williamsburg, VA | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $1,245 | $1,245 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Precision Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Annapolis, MD | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | OpenAbatement due Jul 17, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 30, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rycon Construction, Inc. | Annapolis, MD | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | ContestedContested Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Atlantic Electric Service LLC | Roanoke, VA | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $735 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| R.L. Price Construction, Inc. | Roanoke, VA | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $4,820 | $3,374 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Premier Fire Protection, LLC | Kingsport, TN | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rainbow Corporation | Pago Pago, AS | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JC Quality Buildings LLC | Kingsport, TN | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| OLD Dominion Environmental, Inc. | Milford, VA | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rainbow Construction Services LLC | Honolulu, HI | Jun 10, 2026 | 2 | $3,547 | $2,483 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Mejia's Stucco LLC | Nashville, TN | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Property Maintenance Partners LLC | Madison Heights, VA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $420 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Best Bid, Inc. | Madison Heights, VA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $6,885 | $6,885 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 29, 2026Contested Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JCR Siding Construction LLC | Cumming, GA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| JCM Home Solutions LLC | Williamsburg, VA | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $720 | $504 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cumming, GA | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Jun 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Hacienda San Martin, Inc. | Dorado, PR | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $9,045 | $6,332 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.405 Temporary Wiring and Cords (69 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (56 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (34 shared inspections)
- 1926.416 Electrical Work Practices (29 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (29 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (26 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (25 shared inspections)
- 1926.404 GFCI and Grounding (23 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.403 require?
Electrical conductors and equipment used on construction sites must be approved and must be installed and used according to their listing, labeling, or certification instructions. The equipment must be free of recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm. Live parts operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded against accidental contact, and disconnecting means and circuits must be legibly marked.
How often was 1926.403 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.403 (Electrical Equipment Installation) appeared in 195 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 217 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.403 is cited most?
1926.403(b)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 99 items: Listed, labeled, or certified equipment must be installed and used according to its instructions.
Which states cite 1926.403 most often?
The most citations under 1926.403 in this period were issued in Virginia, Georgia, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.403 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $100; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $100. Totals: $351,172 proposed, $293,282 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.403 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 16% 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.