1926.503 Fall Protection Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must provide a training program for each worker who might be exposed to fall hazards, delivered by a competent person, so they can recognize those hazards and follow procedures to minimize them. Training covers the use and inspection of fall protection systems and the worker's role in the safety monitoring system. The employer must certify training in writing and retrain workers when needed.
What the standard requires
- Train each employee exposed to fall hazards
- Use a competent person to deliver fall protection training
- Prepare a written certification record of training
- Retrain when workplace changes or employee deficiencies occur
Hazards it addresses
- Falls due to unrecognized hazards
- Misuse of harnesses, lanyards, and anchors
Cited frequently in roofing, residential framing, and small construction firms, often alongside 1926.501.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.503(a)(1) | Employer must provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. | 1,290 | 1,290 | $1,275 |
| 1926.503(b)(1) | Employer must verify compliance by preparing a written certification record of training. | 938 | 938 | $0 |
| 1926.503(c)(3) | Retraining is required when changes or inadequacies indicate an employee lacks understanding. | 73 | 73 | $2,270 |
| 1926.503(a)(2) | 60 | 60 | $3,972 | |
| 1926.503(c) | Retraining is required when changes or inadequacies indicate an employee lacks understanding. | 23 | 23 | $0 |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(ii) | 10 | 10 | $0 | |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(iii) | 6 | 6 | $0 | |
| 1926.503(b)(2) | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(viii) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(i) | 2 | 2 | $4,138 | |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(iv) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1926.503(a)(2)(vii) | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | |
| 1926.503(c)(1) | Retraining is required when changes or inadequacies indicate an employee lacks understanding. | 1 | 1 | $14,187 |
| 1926.503(c)(2) | Retraining is required when changes or inadequacies indicate an employee lacks understanding. | 1 | 1 | $3,547 |
Penalties
Across 2,413 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $4,756,153 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $3,974,906, 16% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 56%; Other-than-serious 32%; Repeat 12%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 271 | 474 | $427,625 | $397,588 |
| Illinois | 199 | 206 | $386,336 | $321,327 |
| Florida | 174 | 178 | $472,326 | $398,615 |
| North Carolina | 148 | 150 | $60,960 | $53,111 |
| Virginia | 119 | 120 | $41,097 | $36,047 |
| Ohio | 111 | 112 | $396,995 | $294,930 |
| Alabama | 99 | 101 | $148,980 | $132,239 |
| Wisconsin | 90 | 90 | $249,456 | $197,686 |
| Massachusetts | 86 | 96 | $259,234 | $173,080 |
| Pennsylvania | 79 | 81 | $295,962 | $239,859 |
| Michigan | 69 | 69 | $21,900 | $15,580 |
| New York | 66 | 68 | $240,285 | $190,443 |
| Texas | 63 | 63 | $136,492 | $104,677 |
| New Jersey | 62 | 62 | $370,577 | $333,734 |
| Tennessee | 51 | 51 | $57,100 | $55,427 |
| Kentucky | 47 | 47 | $88,600 | $76,075 |
| Georgia | 42 | 42 | $55,330 | $49,885 |
| Rhode Island | 34 | 36 | $43,615 | $41,273 |
| Minnesota | 28 | 28 | $115,500 | $110,825 |
| Wyoming | 27 | 27 | $53,347 | $52,056 |
By industry
- Construction: 2,110 inspections
- Manufacturing: 14 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 10 inspections
- Other services: 5 inspections
- Utilities: 5 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 5 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 2 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & G Roofing LLC | Fort Bragg, NC | Sep 3, 2026 | 2 | $4,965 | $2,981 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EPT Construction LLC | Linwood, NC | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Haslet, TX | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hinsdale, IL | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Soriano Siding, LLC | Perry Hall, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Reyes Roofing & Siding LLC | Frankford, DE | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Harris Roofing, LLC | Anchorage, AK | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $1,929 | $1,929 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Smithsburg, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| D Santos Construction, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Ellicott City, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Aaron's Carpentry LLC | Downers Grove, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,916 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $853 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Andres Construction Services Inc. | Downers Grove, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Abingdon, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Nov 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Holly Springs, NC | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Supreme Brickface & Stucco LLC | Westwood, MA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Luna Construction Inc. | Raynham, MA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Sep 3, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Jamestown, NC | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RT Framing, LLC | Goshen, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Maria DE Los Angeles Antonio Flores | Greensboro, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Garner, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Beyond Limits Roofing LLC | Madison, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Blue River Construction, Inc. | Dundalk, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Kankakee, IL | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Absr, Inc. | Frankfort, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Pfafftown, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Big Fish Contracting, LLC | Hartland, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| R & C Remodeling LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Merton, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $2,553 | $2,553 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rodrigo Leon Aranda LLC | Louisville, KY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bone Dry Roofing Inc. | Louisville, KY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 28, 2026Contested Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Idaho Homes Construction LLC | Meridian, ID | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 360 Builders Inc. | Vermillion, SD | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lions Rock Roofing, LLC | Vermillion, SD | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pro Framing Inc. | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Elevated Remodeling Inc. | Westmont, IL | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Spring Hill, KS | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | OpenAbatement due Sep 17, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rouse Brothers Construction LLC | East Lansing, MI | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Marvelous Construction Services, Inc. | Punta Gorda, FL | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $271 | $163 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Ballart Remodeling LLC | Okolona, KY | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (1916 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (750 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (600 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (331 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (308 shared inspections)
- 1926.1060 Ladder and Stair Training (233 shared inspections)
- 1903.19 Abatement Verification (223 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (203 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.503 require?
Construction employers must provide a training program for each worker who might be exposed to fall hazards, delivered by a competent person, so they can recognize those hazards and follow procedures to minimize them. Training covers the use and inspection of fall protection systems and the worker's role in the safety monitoring system. The employer must certify training in writing and retrain workers when needed.
How often was 1926.503 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.503 (Fall Protection Training) appeared in 2,158 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 2,413 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.503 is cited most?
1926.503(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 1,290 items: Employer must provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.
Which states cite 1926.503 most often?
The most citations under 1926.503 in this period were issued in Maryland, Illinois, Florida.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.503 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $4,756,153 proposed, $3,974,906 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.503 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 6% 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.