1926.25 Jobsite Housekeeping: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
During construction, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and other debris must be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs in and around buildings. Combustible scrap must be removed at regular intervals, and containers must be provided for collecting and separating waste, trash, and rags, with covered containers for oily or flammable materials. The rule applies throughout the life of a construction project, not only at cleanup.
What the standard requires
- Keep work areas, walkways, and stairs clear of debris and scrap lumber
- Remove combustible scrap and debris at regular intervals
- Provide containers for waste, trash, and used rags
- Use covered containers for oily, flammable, or hazardous waste
Hazards it addresses
- Trips and falls over debris
- Puncture wounds from protruding nails
- Fires fueled by accumulated combustible waste
Commonly cited on residential and commercial building sites during framing, interior finishing, and demolition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.25(a) | Form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and other debris must be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs. | 85 | 85 | $1,500 |
Penalties
Across 85 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $205,902 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $166,141, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 55%; Other-than-serious 44%; Repeat 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | 15 | $21,320 | $15,530 |
| Puerto Rico | 7 | 7 | $15,180 | $12,177 |
| Idaho | 6 | 6 | $3,694 | $2,142 |
| Maryland | 5 | 5 | $4,300 | $3,830 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 5 | $1,650 | $1,387 |
| Alabama | 4 | 4 | $9,575 | $7,745 |
| Florida | 4 | 4 | $13,294 | $7,224 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 4 | $11,061 | $10,782 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 4 | $525 | $525 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 3 | $14,000 | $13,300 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 3 | $19,294 | $17,110 |
| New York | 3 | 3 | $20,571 | $17,324 |
| Texas | 3 | 3 | $19,719 | $18,219 |
| Utah | 3 | 3 | $8,540 | $4,270 |
| Georgia | 2 | 2 | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iowa | 2 | 2 | $9,376 | $6,688 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | $2,606 | $2,463 |
| North Dakota | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 2 | $4,965 | $1,000 |
By industry
- Construction: 82 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Manufacturing: 1 inspections
- Other services: 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) | Holly Springs, NC | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Idaho Homes Construction LLC | Meridian, ID | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $851 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Carrillo Construction LLC | Meridian, ID | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $319 | $223 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sevy Brothers Construction LLC | Meridian, ID | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $239 | $167 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Corey Barton Homes, Inc. | Meridian, ID | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $717 | $502 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sealy Construction Company, LLC | Calera, AL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $744 | $744 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sanchez Construction | Calera, AL | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $319 | $191 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| K D Abercrombie Inc. | Apollo Beach, FL | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $2,043 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| IHC, Ltd. | Newport News, VA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,245 | $2,272 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Morgan-Keller Inc. | Newport News, VA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $5,410 | $4,328 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Urus Construction Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | OpenAbatement due Sep 17, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| RT Framing, LLC | Harrison, OH | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $319 | $300 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kilbourne LLC | Fargo, ND | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JV Framing LLC | Fargo, ND | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RPM Installation, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $11,916 | $11,916 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 17, 2026Contested Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JJM Construction Corp. | Ponce, PR | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $6,030 | $4,221 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Roque's Construction, Inc. | Riverview, FL | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,128 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Jbe Carpenters Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $4,171 | OpenAbatement due Aug 18, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Level One Remodel LLC | Lahaina, HI | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Madison, AL | Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Valencia Services LLC | Richmond, VA | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $1,440 | $1,440 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Torres Construction Framing LLC | Angier, NC | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Taha Isabi, Corp. | Topsail Beach, NC | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $487 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Project Management & Engineer Corporation | Barceloneta, PR | May 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due May 29, 2026Contest deadline ~Jun 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| HD Construction Services LLC | Saint Joseph, KY | May 21, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Home Improvements Contracting LLC | Saint Joseph, KY | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Blusky Restoration Contractors LLC | Saint Joseph, KY | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 8, 2026Contested Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Centreville, MD | May 18, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $630 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Paragon Inventive Contractors LLC | Staunton, VA | May 4, 2026 | 1 | $2,490 | $2,490 | ContestedAbatement due May 22, 2026Contested Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| SJ Inversiones y Desarrollos LLC | Arecibo, PR | Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 | OpenAbatement due May 1, 2026Contest deadline ~May 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| GM Gleen LLC | Clifton, NJ | Apr 21, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Wen XU Guo | Kaneohe, HI | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| MTZ Construction LLC | Abingdon, VA | Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | $3,735 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Om Hindu Organization of North Carolina | Clemmons, NC | Apr 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aqcc Framing Contractors Inc. | Angier, NC | Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MK Masonry LLC | Gadsden, AL | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $2,554 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Corpus Christi, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Final order | osha.gov |
| E.C.R Construction LLC | Midlothian, VA | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,790 | $1,790 | Final orderAbatement due May 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Warsaw, VA | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,440 | $1,440 | ContestedAbatement due May 12, 2026Contested Apr 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Progressive Roofing Inc. | Manchester, NH | Mar 24, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (53 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (26 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (24 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (17 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (13 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (12 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (12 shared inspections)
- 1926.1052 Construction Stairways (11 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.25 require?
During construction, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and other debris must be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs in and around buildings. Combustible scrap must be removed at regular intervals, and containers must be provided for collecting and separating waste, trash, and rags, with covered containers for oily or flammable materials. The rule applies throughout the life of a construction project, not only at cleanup.
How often was 1926.25 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.25 (Jobsite Housekeeping) appeared in 85 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 85 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.25 is cited most?
1926.25(a) was the most-cited paragraph, with 85 items: Form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and other debris must be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs.
Which states cite 1926.25 most often?
The most citations under 1926.25 in this period were issued in Virginia, Puerto Rico, Idaho.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.25 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,500; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,000. Totals: $205,902 proposed, $166,141 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.25 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 12% 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.