Specialty Trade ContractorsOSHA Violations & Inspection Records

This subsector comprises establishments whose primary activity is performing specific construction activities such as pouring concrete, plumbing, painting, and electrical work. These contractors usually work under contract to general contractors or building owners.

Records current through May 29, 2026

553,141

Establishments

667,372

Inspections

1,348,025

Violations

$1,645,759,183

Total Penalties

Common Workplace Hazards

Common workplace hazards include falls from ladders and scaffolds, electrocution during electrical work, and respiratory hazards from welding fumes and dust. Workers may also face risks from power tool injuries, confined space entry, and exposure to lead, asbestos, and solvents.

Most Cited Standards in Specialty Trade Contractors

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B13	93,166	$345,924,482
1926.1053 Ladders (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261053 B01	41,950	$73,489,610
1926.503 Fall Protection - Training Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260503 A01	39,953	$44,617,607
1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260102 A01	37,077	$65,652,184
1926.100 Head Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260100 A	35,468	$39,042,395
1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01	34,820	$71,073,904
1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 G01	20,891	$33,729,457
1926.20 General Safety and Health Provisions OSHA citation code: 19260020 B02	20,844	$25,693,830
1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B10	20,108	$49,108,750
1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 E01	19,473	$24,964,474

Top States for Specialty Trade Contractors

State	Establishments	Inspections
Ohio	43,210	55,925
Pennsylvania	37,187	48,241
Texas	33,858	39,541
Michigan	30,228	35,694
Washington	27,824	32,872
California	26,783	31,863
Georgia	25,493	31,139
New York	21,909	26,999
North Carolina	23,401	26,199
Illinois	21,196	24,789
Florida	21,367	24,640
Virginia	18,874	23,240
New Jersey	17,399	19,045
Oregon	14,901	18,430
Maryland	14,783	16,504

Official Resources

OSHA Industry Page

Standards, guidance, and resources for NAICS 238

osha.gov

Hazard Recognition

Common workplace hazards and controls

osha.gov

Training Requirements

OSHA training standards and resources

osha.gov

File a Safety Complaint

Report unsafe working conditions

osha.gov

Data Source and Methodology

Data synced daily

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment grouping are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.