1926.602 Earthmoving and Forklifts: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This section covers earthmoving equipment such as scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and graders, as well as lifting and hauling equipment like forklifts used in construction. Earthmoving machines need seat belts, rollover protection where required, brakes, and audible backup alarms or an observer when the rear view is obstructed. Forklift operators in construction must be trained and evaluated under the general industry powered industrial truck standard.
What the standard requires
- Provide seat belts on earthmoving equipment
- Equip machines with an obstructed rear view with backup alarms or use a spotter
- Train and evaluate forklift operators per 1910.178
- Maintain brakes and rated capacity markings
Hazards it addresses
- Workers run over by reversing machinery
- Rollovers and crushing injuries
- Forklift tip-overs
Cited in excavation, site preparation, and building supply operations on construction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.602(d) | Powered industrial truck operators must be trained and evaluated under the requirements of 1910.178(l). | 69 | 69 | $2,270 |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) | 57 | 57 | $1,500 | |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(ii) | 37 | 37 | $3,547 | |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A) | 10 | 10 | $0 | |
| 1926.602(a)(9)(i) | 8 | 8 | $4,000 | |
| 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) | Earthmoving or compacting equipment with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse alarm or use an observer. | 8 | 8 | $3,524 |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(vii) | 5 | 5 | $4,965 | |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(i) | 4 | 4 | $1,774 | |
| 1926.602(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 2 | $9,221 | |
| 1926.602(b)(3) | 2 | 2 | $6,708 | |
| 1926.602(a)(4) | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | |
| 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(B) | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 204 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $704,507 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $508,530, 28% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 75%; Other-than-serious 23%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | 19 | $118,108 | $80,739 |
| New Jersey | 14 | 14 | $75,043 | $69,912 |
| Maryland | 12 | 12 | $16,000 | $15,365 |
| Georgia | 11 | 13 | $13,279 | $9,855 |
| South Carolina | 11 | 12 | $19,825 | $18,212 |
| Virginia | 11 | 11 | $19,860 | $18,706 |
| Illinois | 10 | 10 | $23,054 | $11,034 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 9 | $11,050 | $10,630 |
| Florida | 8 | 9 | $33,055 | $31,317 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | 15 | $19,295 | $11,720 |
| Ohio | 6 | 6 | $36,888 | $3,258 |
| Delaware | 5 | 6 | $27,427 | $26,363 |
| Hawaii | 5 | 6 | $19,863 | $14,968 |
| New York | 4 | 4 | $25,914 | $21,076 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 6 | $63,127 | $20,262 |
| Puerto Rico | 4 | 6 | $17,258 | $14,726 |
| Utah | 4 | 4 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 6 | $8,937 | $7,665 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 3 | $17,793 | $15,080 |
| Arizona | 2 | 2 | $11,823 | $11,823 |
By industry
- Construction: 163 inspections
- Manufacturing: 5 inspections
- Retail trade: 2 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 1 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 1 inspections
- Professional & technical services: 1 inspections
- Public administration: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Pro Builders Construction Inc. | Dover, NH | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ronan Construction, LLC | Chicago, IL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Blue River Construction, Inc. | Dundalk, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Allen Yoho Electrical, Inc. | Swoope, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| JDD Construction LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | OpenAbatement due Aug 26, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Denbow Company, Inc. | Leander, TX | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $11,350 | $11,350 | OpenAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rafter P Construction Inc. | Paris, TX | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $5,561 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lagos Framing and Carpentry LLC | Cincinnati, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cotton International Inc. | Ponce, PR | Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | $5,427 | $5,427 | OpenAbatement due Sep 7, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 2, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Anchorstone Builders LLC | Ponce, PR | Aug 7, 2026 | 2 | $6,331 | $3,799 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cedar Park Austin Hospitality LLC | Leander, TX | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,230 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Leander, TX | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dra Construction Group LLC | Palmetto, FL | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 27, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| BL Harbert International | Aiken, SC | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,500 | $3,150 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| GM Construction, Inc. | Kailua Kona, HI | Aug 6, 2026 | 2 | $8,276 | $5,793 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| DM Windows LLC | Newark, NJ | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $9,268 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Master Paverz Inc. | Homestead, FL | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Aug 20, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Jake Penny Contracting, LLC | Kamuela, HI | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gda Carpentry Inc. | Ellicott City, MD | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Heriberto Construction, LLC | Blue Ash, OH | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $478 | $478 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A One Electric LLC | Honolulu, HI | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $4,020 | $2,814 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Toell U.s.a. Corporation | Honolulu, HI | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $4,020 | $2,814 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Mas Pro Contractors, Inc. | Concord, NH | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $1,788 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Tba Construction LLC | Aiken, SC | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $487 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Superior Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. | Spanish Fork, UT | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 19, 2026Contested Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Rincon, GA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Morton Construction and Consulting | Broken Arrow, OK | Jul 16, 2026 | 2 | $8,512 | $8,512 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lozano Welding and Fabrication LLC | Springdale, OH | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Driston Custom Carpentry, LLC | Chicago, IL | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Selvin Construction LLC | Joliet, IL | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,128 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Liam Trust Corporation | El Paso, TX | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A & M Construction, Inc. | Millsboro, DE | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $3,192 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Kingsfort Builders, Inc. | Skaneateles, NY | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. General Construction, Inc. | Cumming, GA | Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| DJS Construction, LLC | Oak Creek, WI | Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Alpha Contractors, Inc. | Ocean City, NJ | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ac_are Construction Services LLC | Frederick, MD | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tremax Construction, LLC | Cleveland, OH | Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Conway, AR | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Parkway Construction & Architecture, LP | Hampton, VA | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $11,010 | $11,010 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (63 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (40 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (29 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (27 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (25 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (23 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (19 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (17 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.602 require?
This section covers earthmoving equipment such as scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and graders, as well as lifting and hauling equipment like forklifts used in construction. Earthmoving machines need seat belts, rollover protection where required, brakes, and audible backup alarms or an observer when the rear view is obstructed. Forklift operators in construction must be trained and evaluated under the general industry powered industrial truck standard.
How often was 1926.602 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.602 (Earthmoving and Forklifts) appeared in 176 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 204 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.602 is cited most?
1926.602(d) was the most-cited paragraph, with 69 items: Powered industrial truck operators must be trained and evaluated under the requirements of 1910.178(l).
Which states cite 1926.602 most often?
The most citations under 1926.602 in this period were issued in Texas, New Jersey, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.602 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,837; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,706. Totals: $704,507 proposed, $508,530 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.602 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 8% 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.