1903.2 OSHA Poster Requirement: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Every employer covered by the OSH Act must display the official OSHA notice, commonly called the "Job Safety and Health: It's the Law" poster, which tells workers about their rights and the employer's duties. The poster must hang in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily posted, at each establishment. Employers must also make copies of the Act, OSHA regulations, and applicable standards available to employees on request.
What the standard requires
- Post the official OSHA workplace notice at each establishment
- Place it where employee notices are customarily displayed
- Keep the notice legible and not covered or defaced
- Make the Act and applicable standards available on request
Hazards it addresses
- Workers unaware of their right to report hazards
- Workers unaware of protections against retaliation
Cited across all industries, frequently alongside other findings during routine inspections of small employers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903.2(a)(2) | 13 | 13 | $0 | |
| 1903.2(a)(1) | Employer must post the OSHA notice informing employees of their protections and obligations under the Act. | 9 | 9 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 22 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $3,028 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $2,766, 9% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 91%; Serious 9%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| Alaska | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 2 | 2 | $2,178 | $1,916 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | 2 | $850 | $850 |
| Maine | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
By industry
- Public administration: 10 inspections
- Manufacturing: 3 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 3 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 2 inspections
- Other services: 2 inspections
- Educational services: 1 inspections
- Retail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI Waste Management Authority | Frederiksted, VI | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Human Services | Frederiksted, VI | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Astec Industries, Inc. | Rossville, GA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,062 | $800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Exactdistribution LLC | Marietta, GA | May 21, 2026 | 1 | $1,116 | $1,116 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Justice | Charlotte Amalie, VI | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Vital Records Control (VRC) | Anchorage, AK | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Port Authority | Christiansted, VI | Apr 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources | Frederiksted, VI | Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources | Frederiksted, VI | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Education | Frederiksted, VI | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Human Services - St Thomas | Charlotte Amalie, VI | Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Midway's Furniture Warehouse & Showroom, LLC | Bristol, VA | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Health | Charlotte Amalie, VI | Feb 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Chiqui's Industrial Cleaning, Inc. | Rio Grande, PR | Feb 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedContested Mar 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs | Christiansted, VI | Jan 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ideas LLC | Carolina, PR | Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | $850 | $850 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 21, 2026Contested Jan 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| AK Daniel Tags & Titles LLC | Anchorage, AK | Jan 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Juneau, AK | Dec 1, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 26, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Beaver Brother's Landscaping, LLC | Scarborough, ME | Nov 17, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Health | Christiansted, VI | Oct 29, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| VI Department of Education | Frederiksted, VI | Oct 21, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Department of Public Works | St Croix, VI | Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.141 Sanitation (8 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (7 shared inspections)
- 1904.40 Producing Injury Records (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (4 shared inspections)
- 1904.31 Covered Employees (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (2 shared inspections)
- 1904.29 OSHA 300 and 301 Forms (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1903.2 require?
Every employer covered by the OSH Act must display the official OSHA notice, commonly called the "Job Safety and Health: It's the Law" poster, which tells workers about their rights and the employer's duties. The poster must hang in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily posted, at each establishment. Employers must also make copies of the Act, OSHA regulations, and applicable standards available to employees on request.
How often was 1903.2 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1903.2 (OSHA Poster Requirement) appeared in 22 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 22 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1903.2 is cited most?
1903.2(a)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 13 items.
Which states cite 1903.2 most often?
The most citations under 1903.2 in this period were issued in U.S. Virgin Islands, Alaska, Georgia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1903.2 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $3,028 proposed, $2,766 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1903.2 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 9% 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.