1926.454 Scaffold Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Workers who perform work on scaffolds must be trained by a qualified person to recognize scaffold hazards and understand procedures to control them, including electrical, fall, and falling object hazards. Employees who erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain, or inspect scaffolds must be trained by a competent person. Retraining is required when the employer has reason to believe an employee lacks the necessary skill or understanding.
What the standard requires
- Train scaffold users through a qualified person
- Train erectors and dismantlers through a competent person
- Cover fall, electrical, and falling-object hazards and load limits
- Retrain workers when conditions change or deficiencies appear
Hazards it addresses
- Falls due to improper scaffold use
- Collapse from improper erection
- Overloading of platforms
Cited alongside scaffold violations in masonry, painting, and residential construction.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.454(a) | Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards. | 283 | 283 | $850 |
| 1926.454(b) | Employees who erect, disassemble, move, or inspect scaffolds must be trained by a competent person. | 78 | 78 | $0 |
| 1926.454(a)(1) | Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards. | 28 | 28 | $199 |
| 1926.454(c)(3) | Retraining is required when changes or observed deficiencies show an employee lacks the needed understanding. | 10 | 10 | $4,114 |
| 1926.454(b)(2) | Employees who erect, disassemble, move, or inspect scaffolds must be trained by a competent person. | 8 | 8 | $0 |
| 1926.454(c) | Retraining is required when changes or observed deficiencies show an employee lacks the needed understanding. | 5 | 5 | $2,553 |
| 1926.454(a)(3) | Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards. | 4 | 4 | $9,694 |
| 1926.454(a)(2) | Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards. | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1926.454(a)(5) | Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards. | 1 | 1 | $1,000 |
Penalties
Across 419 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $852,466 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $690,297, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 81%; Other-than-serious 17%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 28 | 46 | $15,400 | $13,580 |
| Florida | 23 | 25 | $52,253 | $44,789 |
| Virginia | 21 | 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Illinois | 20 | 21 | $41,383 | $34,853 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | 20 | $119,919 | $97,110 |
| Michigan | 18 | 22 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
| New Jersey | 17 | 21 | $66,984 | $64,535 |
| Texas | 17 | 18 | $56,887 | $42,844 |
| Georgia | 16 | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| Kentucky | 15 | 17 | $67,600 | $52,840 |
| New York | 15 | 18 | $50,219 | $47,530 |
| Puerto Rico | 12 | 14 | $23,665 | $19,852 |
| Tennessee | 12 | 13 | $9,650 | $8,750 |
| Alabama | 11 | 13 | $21,707 | $18,019 |
| Connecticut | 11 | 13 | $42,275 | $24,814 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | 14 | $50,100 | $48,628 |
| Ohio | 10 | 12 | $49,011 | $21,308 |
| Rhode Island | 10 | 10 | $5,778 | $5,117 |
| South Dakota | 9 | 9 | $3,405 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 10 | $7,094 | $7,094 |
By industry
- Construction: 339 inspections
- Manufacturing: 6 inspections
- Educational services: 4 inspections
- Other services: 2 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 2 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 2 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 1 inspections
- Information: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Gallatin, TN | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ken Glanzer Construction | Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Water Mill, NY | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Oregon City, OR | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| JDD Construction LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 26, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Best Plastering Contractor | El Paso, TX | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $2,850 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Golden Beam Group, Inc. | Inlet Beach, FL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| F.J.R. Construction LLC | Berlin, MD | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ambrose Design Inc. | Belleair Beach, FL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | 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 |
| Art Masonry & Brick Inc. | Chicago, IL | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sanchez Construction | Calera, AL | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Estrada Masonry LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| H & E Construction, Inc. | Reno, NV | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $2,412 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 24, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Epic Built Homes | Hartford, SD | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Franklin, TN | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kupferschmid Construction, Inc. dba Integrabuild | Peoria, IL | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Frey Electric Construction Company, Inc. | Buffalo, NY | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $14,895 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 25, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L&L Lopes Construction Inc. | West Roxbury, MA | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Aug 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| R G Exteriors, Inc. | Milford, NH | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Fairhope, AL | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Paucar's Siding Services LLC | Morrow, OH | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation Systems Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie, MI | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L&a Carpentry Service, Inc. | Marblehead, MA | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Easton, PA | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Aug 26, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 19, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Wells & Sons Chimney Service Inc. | Quakertown, PA | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $1,929 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gad Investment LLC | Arecibo, PR | Jul 29, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 17, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JTB Construction LLC | Danville, KY | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MMJ Masonry LLC | Danville, KY | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Oswolf Builders LLC | Syracuse, NY | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J - L Electrical Contractors LLC | Glendale, KY | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MD Electric Co. | Glendale, KY | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $3,920 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BRZ Coatings Inc. | Circle Pines, MN | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 31, 2026Contested Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Collins and Arnold Construction Company LLC | Glendale, KY | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $3,920 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Statewide Mechanical, Inc. | Wilmington, DE | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $5,296 | $3,707 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Brick Experts Inc. | Edmond, OK | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $5,958 | OpenAbatement due Aug 12, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cicero, IL | Jul 24, 2026 | 2 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Allen Brothers Construction, Inc. | Kingsport, TN | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rissler Masonry, Inc. | Malvern, PA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $2,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (267 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (94 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (79 shared inspections)
- 1926.452 Specific Scaffold Types (71 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (56 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (55 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (49 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (46 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.454 require?
Workers who perform work on scaffolds must be trained by a qualified person to recognize scaffold hazards and understand procedures to control them, including electrical, fall, and falling object hazards. Employees who erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain, or inspect scaffolds must be trained by a competent person. Retraining is required when the employer has reason to believe an employee lacks the necessary skill or understanding.
How often was 1926.454 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.454 (Scaffold Training) appeared in 360 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 419 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.454 is cited most?
1926.454(a) was the most-cited paragraph, with 283 items: Each employee who performs work on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person in recognizing and controlling scaffold hazards.
Which states cite 1926.454 most often?
The most citations under 1926.454 in this period were issued in Maryland, Florida, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.454 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $398; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $239. Totals: $852,466 proposed, $690,297 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.454 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 10% 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.