1926.417 Electrical Lockout/Tagout: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Before construction workers service equipment or circuits, controls that are to be deactivated must be tagged, and the equipment or circuits that are deenergized must be rendered inoperative and tagged. Tags must plainly identify the equipment or circuits being worked on. This prevents another person from unexpectedly reenergizing circuits while employees are exposed. It applies to construction employees performing electrical work on any system.
What the standard requires
- Tag controls deactivated during work on electrical equipment
- Render deenergized circuits inoperative and attach tags
- Plainly identify the equipment or circuits being worked on
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution from unexpected reenergization
- Arc flash during maintenance
Cited among electrical contractors and maintenance crews on construction and renovation projects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.417(b) | Deenergized equipment or circuits must be rendered inoperative and have tags attached at all points where energy could be supplied. | 12 | 12 | $3,869 |
| 1926.417(c) | 7 | 7 | $7,000 | |
| 1926.417(a) | Controls to be deactivated during work on energized or deenergized equipment must be tagged. | 6 | 6 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 25 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $120,920 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $98,213, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 84%; Other-than-serious 16%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | 4 | $16,078 | $11,444 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 4 | $25,900 | $24,920 |
| Maryland | 4 | 4 | $3,700 | $3,150 |
| Oregon | 2 | 2 | $11,769 | $11,769 |
| Virginia | 2 | 2 | $11,405 | $11,405 |
| Arizona | 1 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | $3,310 | $3,310 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 | $5,958 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Texas | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | $0 |
By industry
- Construction: 23 inspections
- Utilities: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle-Muter Electric, LLC | Byesville, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| J - L Electrical Contractors LLC | Glendale, KY | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MD Electric Co. | Glendale, KY | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Best Way Electric LLC | Annapolis, MD | Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026Contested Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sunlink Energy, LLC | Gilbert, AZ | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Status not determinableAbatement due Jul 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gulf & Bay Dock Works, LLC | Clearwater, FL | Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Solv Energy LLC | Powell Butte, OR | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,708 | $4,708 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Bees Electric, LLC | Raleigh, NC | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $3,310 | $3,310 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Reedy Electrical Services, Inc. | Columbia, MD | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Mace Enterprises, LLC | Columbia, MD | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Formal settlementContested Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Anything's Possible Construction LLC | Newport, RI | Feb 27, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| HY-Electric, Inc. | Lincoln, NE | Feb 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eddy County Road Maintenance Facility | Carlsbad, NM | Feb 11, 2026 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hagerstown, MD | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $450 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sentry Electric, Inc. of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Jan 23, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $4,634 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sawyers Canopy Works LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | Jan 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Henry Power Electric LLC | The Woodlands, TX | Jan 22, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026Contested Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| KCR Electric, LLC | Sunbury, PA | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| W. Bradley Electric LLC | Powell Butte, OR | Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | $7,061 | $7,061 | Final order | osha.gov |
| All Pro Airconditioning, Inc. | Stuart, FL | Jan 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hampton Roads Connector Partners | Norfolk, VA | Jan 2, 2026 | 1 | $11,405 | $11,405 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 6, 2026Contested Feb 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JC Lighting, LLC | Hixson, TN | Dec 3, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Acevedo Enterprises, Inc. | Melbourne, FL | Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| I-5 Design Build Inc. | Franklin, KY | Oct 27, 2025 | 1 | $4,900 | $3,920 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 14, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Lee Company of Tennessee Inc. | Franklin, KY | Oct 27, 2025 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Nov 14, 2025Contested Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.416 Electrical Work Practices (13 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (7 shared inspections)
- 1926.403 Electrical Equipment Installation (4 shared inspections)
- 1926.95 PPE Criteria (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.405 Temporary Wiring and Cords (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.454 Scaffold Training (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.417 require?
Before construction workers service equipment or circuits, controls that are to be deactivated must be tagged, and the equipment or circuits that are deenergized must be rendered inoperative and tagged. Tags must plainly identify the equipment or circuits being worked on. This prevents another person from unexpectedly reenergizing circuits while employees are exposed. It applies to construction employees performing electrical work on any system.
How often was 1926.417 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.417 (Electrical Lockout/Tagout) appeared in 25 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 25 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.417 is cited most?
1926.417(b) was the most-cited paragraph, with 12 items: Deenergized equipment or circuits must be rendered inoperative and have tags attached at all points where energy could be supplied.
Which states cite 1926.417 most often?
The most citations under 1926.417 in this period were issued in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.417 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $3,972; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,838. Totals: $120,920 proposed, $98,213 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.417 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 20% 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.