1926.452 Specific Scaffold Types: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Beyond the general scaffold rules, this section adds requirements tailored to particular scaffold types, including tube and coupler, fabricated frame, pump jack, ladder jack, two-point suspension, and mobile scaffolds. For example, frame scaffolds must be properly braced and their frames locked together, and mobile scaffolds must have locked casters and may carry workers only under specific conditions while being moved.
What the standard requires
- Brace fabricated frame scaffolds with cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces
- Follow type-specific limits for pump jack and ladder jack scaffolds
- Lock casters on mobile scaffolds when in use
- Move mobile scaffolds with workers aboard only under specified conditions
Hazards it addresses
- Scaffold tipping or collapse
- Falls when scaffolds shift or roll
- Structural failure from improper bracing
Cited in masonry, drywall, painting, and commercial interior work using frame and rolling scaffolds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.452(j)(2) | 96 | 96 | $1,375 | |
| 1926.452(c)(2) | Frames and panels of fabricated frame scaffolds must be braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces. | 34 | 34 | $2,648 |
| 1926.452(c)(3) | 21 | 21 | $700 | |
| 1926.452(w)(2) | 16 | 16 | $1,818 | |
| 1926.452(k)(5) | 10 | 10 | $0 | |
| 1926.452(c)(4) | 9 | 9 | $0 | |
| 1926.452(k)(1) | 9 | 9 | $3,972 | |
| 1926.452(w)(6)(i) | Employees may not ride mobile scaffolds being moved unless specific surface, height-to-base, and stability conditions are met. | 8 | 8 | $1,906 |
| 1926.452(a)(4) | 6 | 6 | $1,135 | |
| 1926.452(k)(4) | 5 | 5 | $0 | |
| 1926.452(k)(3) | 3 | 3 | $3,547 | |
| 1926.452(n)(1) | 3 | 3 | $16,550 | |
| 1926.452(w)(7) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1926.452(y)(3) | 3 | 3 | $4,965 | |
| 1926.452(b)(2) | 2 | 2 | $300 |
Penalties
Across 258 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $640,562 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $549,753, 14% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 91%; Other-than-serious 7%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 25 | 33 | $33,905 | $32,252 |
| New Jersey | 23 | 23 | $108,380 | $99,595 |
| Maryland | 21 | 22 | $7,900 | $7,340 |
| North Carolina | 19 | 21 | $29,385 | $23,591 |
| Texas | 17 | 19 | $58,211 | $46,767 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | 16 | $61,805 | $47,051 |
| Tennessee | 14 | 16 | $16,350 | $15,170 |
| Florida | 11 | 11 | $57,547 | $51,792 |
| New York | 8 | 8 | $18,266 | $16,478 |
| Illinois | 7 | 7 | $12,768 | $12,768 |
| Michigan | 7 | 10 | $4,900 | $3,700 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | 10 | $7,944 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | 5 | $8,228 | $6,872 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 5 | $28,041 | $23,490 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 6 | $38,650 | $36,130 |
| Oregon | 4 | 4 | $5,576 | $5,576 |
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 4 | $6,700 | $5,700 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 5 | $16,898 | $15,479 |
| Alabama | 3 | 3 | $12,484 | $10,782 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 3 | $31,776 | $29,691 |
By industry
- Construction: 220 inspections
- Manufacturing: 4 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 1 inspections
- Other services: 1 inspections
- Professional & technical services: 1 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 1 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 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 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jorges Exteriors LLC | Hutchinson, MN | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Triad Siding of Thomasville Incorporated | High Point, NC | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ismael Masonry LLC | Saginaw, MI | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ryan Hammond, Inc. | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $9,268 | OpenAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rouse Brothers Construction LLC | East Lansing, MI | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Iowa Exterior Renovations LLC | Johnston, IA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,482 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Glam Lath & Plaster LLC | Albuquerque, NM | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $4,221 | $4,221 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Dallas, TX | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Islas Construction LLC | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $3,310 | $2,151 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tongue - Groove LLC | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $6,620 | $4,303 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| KH Coble Construction, Inc. | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $3,310 | $2,151 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Caliseum II Inc. | Niles, IL | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MCR Construction, Inc. | Roxbury, MA | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $8,513 | $8,513 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 1, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Estrada Masonry LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $3,255 | $3,255 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EC Company | Sparks, NV | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedContested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ADD Ventures Construction Services LLC | Valley Cottage, NY | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Racine, WI | Aug 7, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 28, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Lumber One Avon Inc. | Hutchinson, MN | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Premier Roofing and Gutters Inc. | Highland Park, IL | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedContested Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Franklin, TN | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| LF Home Improvement Inc. | Pembroke, MA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| North Florida Drywall & Painting LLC | Lake Mary, FL | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Two Hammers, LLC | Leland, NC | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| House Construction JSF, LLC | White House, TN | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hartness Drywall Inc. | Eugene, OR | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,457 | $1,457 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cicero, IL | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Aspen Exteriors LLC | Littleton, CO | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Rosedale, MD | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 29, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Perrin Construction & Design, Inc. | Richmond, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 | $2,095 | $2,095 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 3, 2026Contested Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| TD Properties LLC | Washington, DC | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 7, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Fast Builders Contractors Corporation | Woolwich Township, NJ | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $5,958 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mount Juliet, TN | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| K&S Construction Services, LLC | Cockeysville, MD | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 4, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ellis Home Improvement | Kalamazoo, MI | Jul 14, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Nottingham, MD | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EDS Pro Construction Inc. | Lowell, MA | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Northern Exposure Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. | Hudson, WI | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| System Remodeling Inc. | Lake Mary, FL | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VN Windows and Doors LLC | Palmyra, NY | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $1,900 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (197 shared inspections)
- 1926.454 Scaffold Training (71 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (56 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (52 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (43 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (40 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (30 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (20 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.452 require?
Beyond the general scaffold rules, this section adds requirements tailored to particular scaffold types, including tube and coupler, fabricated frame, pump jack, ladder jack, two-point suspension, and mobile scaffolds. For example, frame scaffolds must be properly braced and their frames locked together, and mobile scaffolds must have locked casters and may carry workers only under specific conditions while being moved.
How often was 1926.452 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.452 (Specific Scaffold Types) appeared in 229 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 258 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.452 is cited most?
1926.452(j)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 96 items.
Which states cite 1926.452 most often?
The most citations under 1926.452 in this period were issued in Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.452 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,312; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $840. Totals: $640,562 proposed, $549,753 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.452 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 11% 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.