1926.1101 Asbestos in Construction: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
The construction asbestos standard covers demolition, removal, renovation, maintenance, and other work involving asbestos-containing materials. It sets a permissible exposure limit of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter over eight hours and an excursion limit of 1.0 over 30 minutes. Requirements vary by class of work and include exposure assessment, regulated areas, engineering controls and work practices, respirators, a competent person, medical surveillance, and training.
What the standard requires
- Determine the presence of asbestos and assess exposures
- Establish regulated areas for Class I through III work
- Use wet methods, HEPA vacuums, and prescribed controls
- Provide respirators, protective clothing, and medical surveillance
- Designate a competent person and train workers
Hazards it addresses
- Asbestosis
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Cited in renovation and demolition of older buildings, abatement contracting, and roofing and flooring removal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1101(k)(3)(i) | 49 | 49 | $500 | |
| 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii) | 38 | 38 | $0 | |
| 1926.1101(f)(1)(i) | Exposure assessments and monitoring are required. | 34 | 34 | $750 |
| 1926.1101(k)(9)(i) | Employee information and training on asbestos hazards. | 34 | 34 | $0 |
| 1926.1101(e)(1) | Regulated areas must be established for Class I, II, and III asbestos work. | 25 | 25 | $2,100 |
| 1926.1101(g)(1) | Methods of compliance, including engineering controls and work practices. | 24 | 24 | $0 |
| 1926.1101(i)(1) | 24 | 24 | $0 | |
| 1926.1101(h)(2)(i) | Respiratory protection requirements. | 23 | 23 | $400 |
| 1926.1101(k)(2)(i) | 21 | 21 | $400 | |
| 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii) | 19 | 19 | $0 | |
| 1926.1101(f)(2)(i) | Exposure assessments and monitoring are required. | 16 | 16 | $2,796 |
| 1926.1101(h)(1) | Respiratory protection requirements. | 14 | 14 | $0 |
| 1926.1101(j)(2)(i) | 14 | 14 | $0 | |
| 1926.1101(e)(6) | Regulated areas must be established for Class I, II, and III asbestos work. | 12 | 12 | $0 |
| 1926.1101(k)(5)(i) | 12 | 12 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 633 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $1,494,299 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $1,370,904, 8% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 77%; Other-than-serious 15%; Repeat 4%; Willful 3%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 107 | 392 | $269,290 | $262,880 |
| Virginia | 26 | 63 | $178,405 | $164,156 |
| Florida | 6 | 27 | $113,314 | $69,522 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | 21 | $251,580 | $235,168 |
| New York | 6 | 18 | $19,153 | $19,153 |
| Illinois | 5 | 25 | $43,692 | $29,486 |
| Maryland | 4 | 11 | $0 | $0 |
| Oregon | 4 | 23 | $33,804 | $33,804 |
| Utah | 4 | 10 | $17,500 | $12,950 |
| Iowa | 2 | 9 | $213,747 | $203,698 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 13 | $321,221 | $321,221 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Indiana | 1 | 4 | $900 | $900 |
| Missouri | 1 | 2 | $8,276 | $4,966 |
| Nevada | 1 | 5 | $16,080 | $8,040 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 2 | $3,972 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 3 | $350 | $350 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 2 | $3,015 | $2,110 |
By industry
- Construction: 80 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 56 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 15 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 6 inspections
- Utilities: 6 inspections
- Manufacturing: 5 inspections
- Public administration: 3 inspections
- Educational services: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameritribe, LLC | Newport News, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $690 | $65 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ameritribe, LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $690 | $483 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tannin Property Group, LLC | Chelsea, MI | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Smalley Construction, Inc. | Pontiac, MI | Aug 24, 2026 | 7 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PSR West Coast Builders Inc. | Portland, OR | Aug 12, 2026 | 13 | $12,148 | $12,148 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aplus Environmental, LLC | Boston, MA | Aug 7, 2026 | 4 | $26,482 | $20,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Accolade Environmental Contracting, Corp. | Boston, MA | Aug 7, 2026 | 11 | $198,618 | $198,618 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 17, 2026Contested Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | Boston, MA | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 17, 2026Contested Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Joseph & Sons Builders | Brooklyn, NY | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedContested Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alfa Construction Guys LLC | White Lake, MI | Jul 30, 2026 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Trust Thermal Abatement, Inc. | Grand Rapids, MI | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ted Design, LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Jul 23, 2026 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Chicago, IL | Jul 23, 2026 | 9 | $7,944 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| A Yowtz Installations LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Jul 23, 2026 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ZRS Management, LLC | Fredericksburg, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tajiri Demolition & Disposal LLC | Kaneohe, HI | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Metro Abatement, Inc. | Pontiac, MI | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Semco Services, Inc. | Waynesboro, VA | Jul 13, 2026 | 2 | $7,570 | $7,570 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 6, 2026Contested Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Republic Oak Park, LLC | Oak Park, MI | Jul 13, 2026 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sunningdale Restoration LLC | Oak Park, MI | Jul 13, 2026 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Willowbrook, LLC | Dearborn, MI | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Total Environmental Services LLC | Marshall, MI | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 25, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mid-State Asbestos Removal, Inc. | Harbor Springs, MI | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Centreville, MD | Jul 8, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| E & M Remodeling LLC | Centreville, MD | Jul 8, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fairway Investments, LLC | Millboro, VA | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Facilities Management Inc. | Reno, NV | Jul 6, 2026 | 5 | $16,080 | $8,040 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Watertown City Department of Public Works | Watertown, NY | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Quality NRG Solutions LLC | Newberry, MI | Jun 30, 2026 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Adamo Demolition Company | Highland Park, MI | Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 14, 2026Contested Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Midwest Environmental, Inc. | Romulus, MI | Jun 25, 2026 | 3 | $6,420 | $6,420 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 12, 2026Contested Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pines Lapeer West, LLC | Lapeer, MI | Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Noble Holdings, LLC | Madison Heights, VA | Jun 22, 2026 | 4 | $600 | $600 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Adrian Environmental, LLC | Jackson, MI | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Atlantic Abatement Corporation | Brockton, MA | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Inside Out Contractors LLC | Berkley, MI | Jun 18, 2026 | 3 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Palisades Energy LLC | Covert, MI | Jun 15, 2026 | 3 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 31, 2026Contested Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Holtec Palisades, LLC | Covert, MI | Jun 15, 2026 | 3 | $400 | $400 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 31, 2026Contested Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Retrofoam of Michigan, Inc. | Gaylord, MI | Jun 15, 2026 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Siemens Energy, Inc. | Covert, MI | Jun 15, 2026 | 4 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 31, 2026Contested Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (16 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.1001 Asbestos (9 shared inspections)
- 1926.62 Lead in Construction (8 shared inspections)
- 1926.1153 Silica in Construction (7 shared inspections)
- 1904.40 Producing Injury Records (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.403 Electrical Equipment Installation (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.405 Temporary Wiring and Cords (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1101 require?
The construction asbestos standard covers demolition, removal, renovation, maintenance, and other work involving asbestos-containing materials. It sets a permissible exposure limit of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter over eight hours and an excursion limit of 1.0 over 30 minutes. Requirements vary by class of work and include exposure assessment, regulated areas, engineering controls and work practices, respirators, a competent person, medical surveillance, and training.
How often was 1926.1101 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1101 (Asbestos in Construction) appeared in 181 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 633 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1101 is cited most?
1926.1101(k)(3)(i) was the most-cited paragraph, with 49 items.
Which states cite 1926.1101 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1101 in this period were issued in Michigan, Virginia, Florida.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1101 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $1,494,299 proposed, $1,370,904 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1101 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 26% 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.